Senior Scientist, DDT-Lab Automation, Laboratory Automation Engineer

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Job Description: Senior Scientist DSCS Digital Technologies-Laboratory Automation Laboratory Automation Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Scientist to join our DSCS Digital Technologies (DDT) organization within Development Sciences and Clinical Supply (DSCS) located in Rahway NJ.

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We are a global biopharmaceutical leader with a portfolio of prescription medicines oncologyvaccinesand animal health products. We are driven by our purpose to develop and deliver innovative products that save and improve lives. With 69000 employeesoperatingin more than 140 countries we offerstate-of-the-artlaboratories plants and offices that are designed to inspire our employees as we learndevelopand grow in our careers. We are proud of our over 125 years of service to humanity and continue to be one of the worlds biggest investors in Research & Development.

In the Development Sciences and Clinical Supply (DSCS) organization we believe digital is the force multiplier that enables faster experiments smarter decisions more robust supply chains and isultimately redefininghow we bring medicines to patients.

Within DSCS theDSCSDigital Technologies(DDT)teamis building the next generation of data-rich connected lab environmentswhere hardware software and AI-driven tools work together to accelerate pharmaceutical development. Our goal is simple but ambitious: embed advanced digital capabilities into the DNA of how we work. We believe this future starts witha strong foundationof laboratory tools: innovative roboticsprocess analytical technology (PAT) high-throughput technologiesreliable instrumentation and integrated systems that seamlessly transition data from the physical labs to the digital world. We believe innovation is fueled by teams that come together to buildtechnologiesthat trulyimpacthow our scientists conduct for aSenior Scientistto help make this vision real.

In this rolethe chosen candidatewill work with a team of scientists tasked withidentifying developing and deployingdigital and data-richtechnologiesaimed at improving themanner in whichprocess product and analyticalunderstanding is gathered. Thetoolsthatwe develop are as the team developing them and in thisSeniorScientistrolethe chosen candidatewillleveragedigitaltechnologiestoenablechemistry manufacturing and controls (CMC)activitiesacrossour companys small molecule biologics and vaccines includes but is not limited to utilizing lab automation and high throughput technologies to contribute to the design build and maintenance of lab automation platforms and developing next-generation digitally integrated lab automation solutions to support current and future DSCS development.

HowYoullMake an Impact

• Design the lab of the futurethrough the development of high throughputtechnologiesthat integrate roboticsanalyticalinstrumentation and software into cohesive high-performing solutions leveraging digital tools (e.g. Agentic AI) where possible to enable rapid development cycles

• Deliver world-renownedscienceby partnering with researchers to understand experimental needs and convert them into scalabledigitalworkflows

• Work at the intersection ofmultipledisciplines collaborating with experts in automation data science modeling IT andthe CMC community at large

• Lead high-impact projectsfrom concept through deployment working across teams and stakeholders to deliver meaningful outcomes

• Continuously improveexistingdigital technologies and automation platformsto enhance performance usability and reliability
• Empower othersby providing hands-onpartnershipsupport troubleshooting and training to scientists using thesetechnologies

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Ph.D. in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering Chemistry Biology Pharmaceutical Sciences or a closely-related field (with expected graduation by September 2026)
• M.S. in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering Chemistry Biology Pharmaceutical Sciences or a closely-related field with at least 2 years of industrial/pharmaceutical or relevant experience
• B.S. in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering Chemistry Biology Pharmaceutical Sciences or a closely-related field with at least 4 years of industrial/pharmaceutical or relevant experience

Required Experience and Skills:

• Experience in a lab-based setting working with lab automation and equipment integration
• Proficient in designing validating optimizing and operating robotic liquid handlers robotic workcells and other automation platforms
• Experience with scripting/programming in one or more of the following: Python C# VBA JavaScript R following accepted best practices (version control design patterns clean code)
• Experience with one or more commercial lab automation platforms specifically front-end software such as: Tecan Biomek Formulatrix Hamilton Thermo or HighRes Biosolutions liquid handlers
• Demonstrated ability to work in an entrepreneurial and independent manner while being a team player
• Collaboration and communication skills with the ability to navigate conversations with technicians and vendors

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience integrating laboratory instruments with custom or commercial software solutions
• Understanding of (bio)pharmaceutical process research and development (e.g. drug substance development drug product development and/ or analytical development)
• Experience with Benchling Signals or other commercial laboratory notebook software
• Experience with ThermoFisher Momentum Biosero Green Button Go or HighRes Biosolutions Cellario robotic scheduling software
• Deep knowledge about laboratory automation software firmware hardware and their integration into end-to-end solutions
• Ability to recognize prototype and deploy innovative technologies in laboratory automation
• Understanding of data science and AI/ML concepts and their application to laboratory automation
• Experience leading technical projects with cross-functional teams

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