Data Scientist

• Work on Data Science, Econometrics, and Machine Learning projects within our division under the guidance of more experienced data scientists.
• Write efficient and maintainable code following best practices in software engineering to implement data science algorithms.
• Provide precise and timely communication (both verbal and written) & collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Understand the context behind business decisions.
• Implement new features in the existing DS/ML pipelines using Python/R and leveraging advanced techniques including simulations, optimization, and machine learning.
• Assess the output of analytical solutions and interpret data to draw conclusions, identify options, and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
• Build and maintain knowledge on the data sources, the data quality and metadata.
• Recognize repeatable situations and suggest the appropriate level of automation of analytics.

Business Decisions, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Deployment Strategies, Machine Learning (ML), Model Development, Python (Programming Language), Stakeholder Relationship Management, Unstructured Data

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

10/19/2026

Our Team is looking for Junior Data Scientist. We support Our Organization’s business areas – research and development, manufacturing, supply chain, commercial, and animal monitoring – through data science and AI delivery. This role allows you to work on impactful data science products and collaborate with other data scientists and AI engineers, building a community that learns, challenges, and inspires each other. Our team is shaping the AH Data Science and AI strategy, serving as a DS and AI community facilitator and helping non-technical colleagues to mature their understanding of DS and AI.

Ready to take up the challenge? Apply now!

Know anybody who might be interested? Refer this job!