Associate Scientist, GDSD DSP Platforms - All Genders

Work Your Magic with us!  

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Who we are: 

Merck is a leading science and technology company in healthcare, life science and performance materials. Around 54,000 employees in 66 countries work to further develop technologies that improve and enhance life – from biopharmaceutical therapies to medical devices that support people living with chronic diseases. Merck is in charge of the development of many medical devices for the delivery of drugs. 

Your role: 

As part of the Global Drug Substance Development department, you will join a team of motivated scientists dedicated to develop and optimize process for production of new biological therapeutics. 

The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and operating experimental studies to evaluate robotic screening processes in the development of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). This position will also involve supporting the establishment of end-to-end (E2E) analytics on robotic platforms. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design and execute experimental studies to assess the effectiveness of robotic screening in process development for mAbs and ADCs. 
• Ensure the traceability of raw data throughout experimental studies to maintain data integrity and reproducibility. 
• Develop and train team member on E2E analytics on robotic platforms by deploying new assays and methodologies. 
• Participate in training sessions and assist in routine analysis using the robotic screening platform. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and improve process efficiency. 
• Document experimental procedures and results in compliance with regulatory standards and internal protocols. 
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and publications. 

 
Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology). 
• Experience in designing and executing experimental studies, preferably in the biopharmaceutical industry. 
• Familiarity with robotic method building, data analysis software and analytical methods 
• Prior experiences in purification and analytic are a plus. 
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. 
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. 

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!