Senior Scientist, DSCS Digital Technologies–Laboratory Automation, Automation Systems Engineer (Hybrid)
Merck & Co., Inc. · Posted Nov 3, 2026
- Rahway, New Jersey, United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time · Senior
- $117K–$184K per year
- 2+ years
The Senior Scientist will design and deploy cutting-edge automation solutions that integrate robotics, instrumentation, and software to accelerate pharmaceutical development and transform how scientists conduct laboratory research.
Compensation
$117,000 - $184,200
Responsibilities
- 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 experts in automation, data science, modeling, IT, and digital engineering
- Lead high-impact projects from concept through deployment, working across teams and stakeholders to deliver meaningful outcomes
- Continuously improve existing automation platforms to enhance performance, usability, and reliability
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical), Robotics, Mechatronics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a closely related field
- M.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical), Robotics, Mechatronics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a closely related field
- B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical), Robotics, Mechatronics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a closely related field