Data Management Associate

Merck is a leading company providing data-driven operations and automation support to regulated bioanalytical laboratories. The Data Management Associate will support the Regulated Bioanalytics Department by managing data flows, ensuring data integrity, and assisting with validation of computerized systems to generate high-quality regulated bioanalytical data.ResponsibilitiesCreating and documenting data flows spanning the full sample lifecycle from collection through to testing and result reporting to ensure data integrity and robustnessEnsuring compliant data management for data-generating instruments and equipment, and their orchestrators within PDMB’s robotic work cellsCreating use cases to leverage AI and machine vision to proactively monitor and analyze performance in PDMB’s operational dataset and gather insight on potential optimizations and working with IT to deliver compliant solutionsAssisting with validation of computerized systemsGraph data modeling to simplify traversing through operational and result dataSkillsB.A./B.S. Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Bioinformatics (or related sciences), or Information Technology with at least 3 years of industry experience or an M.S. Degree with at least one year in the same, or closely related, area1+ years of professional experience in data analysis, data engineering, or a related roleSQL Experience with at least one scripting language (Python recommended; R acceptable)Familiarity with laboratory workflows and laboratory data structures, and hands-on working experience with laboratory platforms (LIMS, ELN) or instrument data integrationUnderstanding of regulated laboratory principles (GLP/GxP, data integrity concepts such as ALCOA+)Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to document processes and deliverables clearlyAttention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and ability to work effectively on cross-functional teamsAssay, Assay, Bioanalysis, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Cell-Based Assays, Cell Culture Techniques, Clinical Judgment, Clinical Trials, Communication, Customer Experience Management, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Detail-Oriented, Drug Metabolism, Ethical Compliance, GMP Documentation, Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Immunoassays, Immunochemistry, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Ligand Binding Assay, Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS)Bioanalysis, Cell-Based Assays, Cell Cultures, Cell Culture Techniques, Clinical Judgment, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Visualization, Detail-Oriented, Drug Metabolism, Ethical Compliance, GMP Documentation, Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Immunoassays, Immunochemistry, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Ligand Binding Assay, Management Process, Microsoft Office, Operations Management, Pharmacokinetics, Scripting Languages, Structured Query Language (SQL)Exposure to machine-learning or computer-vision tools, and experience with prototyping modelsExperience or interest in graph data modeling and familiarity with graph databases (Neo4j, Amazon Neptune)BenefitsMedicalDentalVision healthcareOther insurance benefits (for employee and family)Retirement benefits, including 401(k)Paid holidaysVacationCompassionate and sick daysCompany OverviewMerck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases. It was founded in 1891, and is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.merck.com.



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