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Senior Data Scientist, Applied Machine Learning

Merck Group.com

104k - 145k USD/year

Office

2355

Full Time

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.  

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role:

You will be joining the Data Science team within Life Science Supply Chain Advancement.  With deep operational experience and strong relationships across the organization, the Supply Chain Advancement team is well-positioned to quickly bring transformational AI/ML projects to life.  You will act as a product owner and help us to drive continuous improvements in operational efficiency through innovative applications of AI/ML.

This is a role focused on delivering practical, data-driven solutions.  You will help us drive projects in demand forecasting, inventory deployment, and production planning.  You will explore complex operational data and engineer new modelling features.  You will be constantly learning about supply chain operations and AI/ML.  Your focus must be on getting ideas tested, into production, and delivering results.    

Who You Are:

You enjoy exploring new ideas and technologies but are ultimately focused on delivering practical solutions.  You have broad technical experience and are comfortable adopting new technologies.  You are comfortable working with people at all levels of the organization and within a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment.  You recognize the importance of solution adoption and have a basic understanding of change management.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Computer Science or related field
  • Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise-scale analytic solutions
  • At least 5 years of experience in an analytical or engineering role
  • Previous experience working on ML applications, from build phase to production in a corporate environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree or Ph.D in Data Science, Computer Science or related field
  • Strong business acumen and intellectual curiosity
  • Practical experience with cloud platforms – AWS, Azure, Google
  • Strong SQL skills and experience working with large, terabyte scale, datasets
  • Proficiency with Python
  • Comfortable reporting results to both technical and non-technical users
  • Comfortable with the ambiguity of imperfect data

Location:

The Senior Data Scientist, Applied Machine Learning can be located from either our Burlington, MA or St. Louis, MO facility. We do require an onsite presence and offer a hybrid flexible work schedule.

Pay Range for this position: $103,600 – $145,400

Our ranges are derived from several sources, and largely reliant on relevant industry market data. Should we decide to make an offer, we will consider several factors, including but not limited to your location, skills, experience, career level, and other job-related factors.  This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k)-matching program; paid time off; and paid holidays; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety 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 a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Senior Data Scientist, Applied Machine Learning

Office

2355

Full Time

104k - 145k USD/year

October 18, 2025

merckgroup