Senior Scientist, Pharmacokinetics
Merck
August 24, 2026
On-site
West Point, PA
Clinical Research and Development
Education/Minimum Requirement
- BA/BS in Engineering, Biotechnology, Computer Science (or equivalent) with 7+ years; MS with 3+ years; or PhD with hands-on experience in a related field
Responsibilities
- Program and integrate lab instrumentation (e.g., Beckman Coulter, Hamilton, Tecan)
- Develop/optimize liquid handling protocols (Biomek/Hamilton/Tecan) and perform liquid class validation
- Coordinate with vendors to support/service equipment and minimize downtime
- Provide operations, troubleshooting, and optimization for novel robotic platforms
- Collaborate to resolve unique problems; provide timely scientific support while maintaining project timelines
- Empower/coach scientific partners transferring experiments to robotic platforms
- Procure materials for assay execution and system builds
- Develop and execute installation, testing, and validation procedures for automation platforms
- Coordinate installation requirements with Safety and Facilities
- Continuously improve processes/systems and provide vendor/supplier/facilities direction to ensure coordinated execution
Required Experience & Skills
- Primarily in-the-lab; 100% on site
- Strong automation/engineering expertise across integration, robotics, liquid handling, software, and electro-mechanical solutions
- Relationship-building with site leaders and stakeholders; ability to prioritize and work independently
- Experience with commercial lab software/equipment (e.g., Momentum, Green Button Go, Cellario, Beckman, Tecan, Hamilton, Brooks)
Preferred Experience & Skills
- Pharma/biotech or lab experience; basic bench science; Microsoft languages (VB, Python, C#, SQL)
- Regulated/clinical documentation experience (e.g., GxP); Laboratory Field Service experience
Required Skills
- Biochemical & cell-based assays, detail-oriented, flow cytometry, ligand binding assays, LC-MS/mass spectrometry analysis, partnership strategy, teamwork
Benefits/Compensation & Application
- Annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits (medical/dental/vision, retirement/401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days)
- Apply at: https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub). Application deadline listed on posting. Requisition ID: R413508
- BA/BS in Engineering, Biotechnology, Computer Science (or equivalent) with 7+ years; MS with 3+ years; or PhD with hands-on experience in a related field
Responsibilities
- Program and integrate lab instrumentation (e.g., Beckman Coulter, Hamilton, Tecan)
- Develop/optimize liquid handling protocols (Biomek/Hamilton/Tecan) and perform liquid class validation
- Coordinate with vendors to support/service equipment and minimize downtime
- Provide operations, troubleshooting, and optimization for novel robotic platforms
- Collaborate to resolve unique problems; provide timely scientific support while maintaining project timelines
- Empower/coach scientific partners transferring experiments to robotic platforms
- Procure materials for assay execution and system builds
- Develop and execute installation, testing, and validation procedures for automation platforms
- Coordinate installation requirements with Safety and Facilities
- Continuously improve processes/systems and provide vendor/supplier/facilities direction to ensure coordinated execution
Required Experience & Skills
- Primarily in-the-lab; 100% on site
- Strong automation/engineering expertise across integration, robotics, liquid handling, software, and electro-mechanical solutions
- Relationship-building with site leaders and stakeholders; ability to prioritize and work independently
- Experience with commercial lab software/equipment (e.g., Momentum, Green Button Go, Cellario, Beckman, Tecan, Hamilton, Brooks)
Preferred Experience & Skills
- Pharma/biotech or lab experience; basic bench science; Microsoft languages (VB, Python, C#, SQL)
- Regulated/clinical documentation experience (e.g., GxP); Laboratory Field Service experience
Required Skills
- Biochemical & cell-based assays, detail-oriented, flow cytometry, ligand binding assays, LC-MS/mass spectrometry analysis, partnership strategy, teamwork
Benefits/Compensation & Application
- Annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits (medical/dental/vision, retirement/401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days)
- Apply at: https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub). Application deadline listed on posting. Requisition ID: R413508