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 infrastructureDevelop 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 workflowsParticipate in efforts to build and maintain a digital twin of the laboratory for hardware digitization effortsAssist with developing and maintaining "Digital Twin" of automated laboratorySupport efforts to develop and maintain "Customer Dashboard" enabling full transparency of run details and status for customer and other stakeholdersWork closely with AIDD software team to develop and support data flow from A.I. tools to automated system instructionsWork 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 teamsSelf-driven, results-oriented leader with proven collaborative working style