Sr. Specialist, Research Automation Systems Integrator

MSD

Remote Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
West Point, PARahway, NJ
Salary
$117,000–$184,200 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Jun 26, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $182k
This role $151k
$105k most similar roles pay here $232k

This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $145,352–$219,468 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $151k versus about $182k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About MSD

MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) is the international name for Merck & Co., a major U.S.-based pharmaceutical company.

MSD currently has 14 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$184,200 across 14 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Sr. Specialist, Research Automation Systems Integrator

As a Software Engineering Senior Specialist in the RaDS IT Research Infrastructure Product Line (RIPL) at a leading biopharmaceutical company, you will design and implement advanced software systems to support drug discovery and clinical development. Your responsibilities include defining solution architectures, guiding engineering teams through integration strategies, and developing scalable platforms that enhance efficiency and productivity. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders such as scientists, engineers, and external partners to create robust automation solutions using technologies like Titian Mosaic, Screenwork, LabView, C#, Java, Oracle, and SQL Server. With over five years of experience in pharmaceutical HTS automation and sample management systems, you will contribute to the development of new platforms while ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards.

What you'll do

  • Define and implement solution architectures for automation systems.
  • Lead the development of scalable software solutions to improve efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and enhance automation systems.
  • Validate and test integrated systems to ensure compliance with organizational standards.
  • Act as a technical resource, providing expertise on software engineering best practices.
  • Develop integration APIs between laboratory systems for seamless functionality.
  • Program robotic arms and laboratory instruments using LabView, C#, Java, etc.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in automation, engineering, computer science, or related field; Master’s preferred.
  • Over five years of hands-on software development and operations in pharmaceutical HTS automation.
  • Four years of experience with sample management systems and developing integration APIs.
  • Four years’ experience with commercial laboratory robotics scheduler software.
  • Hands-on programming robotic arms and lab instruments using LabView, C#, Java, Oracle, SQL Server.
  • Experienced problem solver skilled in root cause analysis and multi-tasking.
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and technical writing skills.

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