Scientist, Software Specialist
Millipore Corporation

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Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

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.

Your Role:

By unlocking the power of data AI for drug discovery (AIDD) has the potential to enable personalized medicine and change patient lives. An M-Ventures funded biotech start-up is poised to seize the opportunity at the intersection between the Healthcare and Life Science Divisions of Merck, KGaA Darmstadt, Germany. Our mandate is to think big and reach across teams to leverage the full capabilities of the organization. For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others.

Responsibilities include:

Scientist, Software Specialist will be part of the Drug Discovery Automation group responsible for designing and managing the infrastructure part of our cutting-edge cloud lab infrastructure providing drug discovery and chemistry services to Pharmaceutical and Biotech customers. The ideal candidate will have a background in developing software tools that close the gaps generated when created a fully integrated automated chemistry environment. Working knowledge in areas such as data science, Design of Experiments, data visualization, low level instrument control.

You will be responsible to:

• Design, development, and implementation of new automated infrastructure
  
• Develop and manage data system to track instrument readiness, performance, reliability, etc...
  
• Work with internal and external resources to develop tools needed to accomplish AIDD mission.
  
• Design and prototype custom devices/instruments required to support automated workflows
  
• Participate in efforts to build and maintain a digital twin of the laboratory for hardware digitization efforts
  
• Assist with developing and maintaining "Digital Twin" of automated laboratory
  
• Support efforts to develop and maintain "Customer Dashboard" enabling full transparency of run details and status for customer and other stakeholders
  
• Work closely with AIDD software team to develop and support data flow from A.I. tools to automated system instructions
  
• Work with internal stakeholders to develop an order intake system to facilitate project requests.
  

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS Degree in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, chemical engineering or related fields (MS Degree preferred)
  
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in a chemistry automation lab environment.
  
• Hand-on experience in automated workflows, including solid/liquid handling platforms, automated reaction execution tools and purification solutions.
  
• Knowledge of programming languages (Python, LabVIEW, C++, Spotfire, etc...) , with the ability to develop creative solutions for a complex automated chemistry synthesis environment.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong experience in implementing automated chemistry software tools, including the use of robotic systems.
  
• Detailed knowledge of scheduling software design and integration across an automated laboratory environment.
  
• Experience with automation project development from concept, preliminary and final design, through construction, installation and project closure strongly
  
• Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment, agile and face-paced teams
  
• Self-driven, results-oriented leader with proven collaborative working style
  

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it 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 our diverse team!

If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity, and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.emdgroup.com/en/company/press-positions.html

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