Job Description

Manager- Benchling Software Engineer

The Opportunity

Based in Hyderabad, join a global healthcare biopharma company and be part of a 130- year legacy of success backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.Be part of an organisation driven by digital technology and data-backed approaches that support a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines, and animal health products.Drive innovation and execution excellence. Be a part of a team with passion for using data, analytics, and insights to drive decision-making, and which creates custom software, allowing us to tackle some of the world's greatest health threats.

Our Technology Centres focus on creating a space where teams can come together to deliver business solutions that save and improve lives. An integral part of our company’s IT operating model, Tech Centres are globally distributed locations where each IT division has employees to enable our digital transformation journey and drive business outcomes. These locations, in addition to the other sites, are essential to supporting our business and strategy.

A focused group of leaders in each Tech Centre helps to ensure we can manage and improve each location, from investing in growth, success, and well-being of our people, to making sure colleagues from each IT division feel a sense of belonging to managing critical emergencies. And together, we must leverage the strength of our team to collaborate globally to optimize connections and share best practices across the Tech Centres.

Role Overview

The Research and Development Sciences, IT brings together product management, engineering, and data science expertise to enable data and technology products and services that accelerate our scientists' ability to discover and develop innovative medicines that change the course of human health. Our IT team operates as a business partner proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities. We collaborate internationally to deliver the services and solutions that help everyone to be more productive and enable innovation and advance the drug discovery and development pipeline

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our team, focusing on enhancing sample management capabilities within the pharmaceutical domain, particularly utilizing the Benchling platform. The ideal candidate will possess a diverse skill set that encompasses technical expertise, domain-specific knowledge, and strong soft skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive impactful solutions.

What will you do in this role

Develop, customize, and deploy applications within the Benchling platform using the Python SDK and REST APIs.Configure Benchling's standard modules, including Inventory, Registry, and Workflows, to support sample tracking and laboratory processes.Design and implement integrations between Benchling and other systems using RESTful APIs and integration frameworks.Write clean, maintainable code and conduct thorough testing (unit, integration, end-to-end) to ensure software quality.Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and documentation for technical processes and solutions.Collaborate with scientists and stakeholders to translate scientific requirements into technical specifications.Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (GxP, FDA, HIPAA) and maintain data integrity throughout the software lifecycle.Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies, scientific concepts, and regulatory changes to enhance software solutions.

What should you have

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science or any Technology stream.5+ years of experience in software development, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.Proven experience with the Benchling platform is highly desirableProgramming Languages: Proficiency in Python; familiarity with JavaScript, Java, or C# is a plus.Benchling Platform Expertise: Deep understanding of Benchling Apps Development, configuration, data model, and automation capabilities.API and Integration Development: Strong grasp of RESTful APIs, data transformation, and integration patterns.Database Management: Proficiency in SQL and understanding of relational databases and data modeling.Software Development Practices: Knowledge of clean code principles, modular design, version control (Git), and CI/CD practices.Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP.Sample Management Lifecycle: Comprehensive understanding of sample registration, tracking, and handling in pharmaceutical R&D.LIMS & ELN: Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems and Electronic Lab Notebooks, particularly in the context of Benchling.Pharmaceutical R&D Workflows: Familiarity with drug discovery processes and the ability to translate lab processes into software solutions.Regulatory Compliance: Understanding of GLP, GMP, and data integrity principles, including Computer System Validation (CSV).Familiarity with laboratory instruments and their integration with Benchling.

Soft Skills

Ability to diagnose complex issues and devise effective solutions.Strong verbal and written skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.Critical for ensuring data accuracy and compliance.Eagerness to learn new technologies and stay updated on industry trends.Commitment to understanding user needs and enhancing productivity.Initiative to identify improvement opportunities and develop solutions.

Our technology teams operate as business partners, proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities. We collaborate internationally to deliver services and solutions that help everyone be more productive and enable innovation.

Who we are

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

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Regular

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Hybrid

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Required Skills:

Data Engineering, Data Visualization, Design Applications, Software Configurations, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Solution Architecture, System Designs, Systems Integration, Testing

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Job Posting End Date:

09/9/2025

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Requisition ID:R346604