Senior Scientist, Lab Automation & Digital Systems

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 117.000 - 184.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Merck in Rahway, NJ, is seeking a Senior Scientist within DSCS Digital Technologies to design and deploy automation solutions that connect robotics, instrumentation, and software. You will transform experiments, scale automated workflows, and collaborate with scientists, engineers, and IT to accelerate discovery and innovation.

The role emphasizes hands-on development of integrated systems, data-driven decision making, and advancing digital lab capabilities across pharmaceutical research.

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical), Robotics, Mechatronics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or closely related field with expected graduation in 2026.
• MS in Engineering or closely related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• BS in Engineering with at least 4 years of relevant experience.

Aufgaben

• Design the lab of the future by developing automation systems that integrate robotics, instrumentation, and software into cohesive, high-performing solutions.
• Translate science into systems by partnering with researchers to understand experimental needs and convert them into scalable automated workflows.
• Work at the intersection of disciplines, collaborating with automation, data science, modeling, IT, and digital engineering experts.
• Lead high-impact projects from concept through deployment across teams to deliver meaningful outcomes.
• Continuously improve existing automation platforms to enhance performance, usability, and reliability.
• Connect the ecosystem by integrating robotic platforms with laboratory equipment and data systems for end-to-end digital workflows.
• Provide hands-on support, troubleshooting, and training to scientists using these systems.

Kenntnisse

Automation

Computer Programming

Data Analysis

Hardware Integration

Innovative Thinking

Interpersonal Relationships

Laboratory Automation

Laboratory Documentation

Laboratory Robotics

Laboratory Techniques

Lab Testing Equipment

Mechatronics

Pharmaceutical Research

Scripting Languages

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in Engineering or related field

MS in Engineering with 2+ years relevant experience

BS in Engineering with 4+ years relevant experience

Tools

DeltaV

PLC Programming

SCADA Control Systems

Sartorius Ambr250

Benchling

Signals

Jobbeschreibung

Merck in Rahway, NJ, is seeking a Senior Scientist within DSCS Digital Technologies to design and deploy automation solutions that connect robotics, instrumentation, and software. You will transform experiments, scale automated workflows, and collaborate with scientists, engineers, and IT to accelerate discovery and innovation.

The role emphasizes hands-on development of integrated systems, data-driven decision making, and advancing digital lab capabilities across pharmaceutical research.