Associate II, Clinical Services

MSD; Widnes; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD is seeking a dedicated staff member for animal care and related duties at our UK-based facility. The role includes basic husbandry, cleaning and disinfection of animal units, assisting with procedures, and maintaining accurate records.

Regular observations and adherence to protocols ensure animal welfare and compliance with safety standards. The position requires physical capability, good communication, and at least three years in an animal testing environment, with higher education

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; higher education desirable.
• Minimum 3 years' experience working in an animal test facility.
• Basic knowledge of animal husbandry, health and welfare for the specific species at the facility is required.
• Ability to perform physical work, i.e., lifting 50 pounds.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to maintain basic records.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic animal husbandry: feed, water, care, sanitation, socialization; observe animals for adverse reactions.
• Clean and disinfect animal units after experiments; include initial cleaning, disinfecting, changing filters and fumigation.
• Support AS and R&D personnel by assisting with procedures on animals (bleeding, restraining, inoculation); collect samples.
• Keep accurate records on animals; contact Attending Veterinarian, Manager or Supervisor if anomalies arise; review protocols.
• Stock animal rooms and identify animals (tagging, placement in proper facility).

Skills

Animal Handling

Animal Health Care

Animal Husbandry

Animal Welfare

Laboratory Techniques

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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MAJOR ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide basic animal husbandry, i.e., feed, water, care, sanitation, socialization. Observations of test animals for adverse reactions. 40%
• Cleaning and disinfection of animal units after an experiment is conducted. This includes initial cleaning, disinfecting, changing filters and fumigation of the units. 20%
• Support AS and R&D personnel by assisting with technical procedures on animals, i.e., bleeding, restraining and inoculation. This includes collection of blood, nasal swabs and fecal sampling. 20%
• Keep accurate records on animals involved in studies. Contact Attending Veterinarian, Manager or Supervisor if animals show abnormal behavior. Review animal protocol studies within two weeks prior to initiation of the animal studies. 10%
• Stock animal rooms, identify animals, i.e., tagging, placement of animals in proper facility 10%

BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent; higher education desirable.
• Minimum 3 years' experience working in an animal test facility.
• Basic knowledge of animal husbandry, health and welfare for the specific species at the facility is required.
• Ability to perform physical work, i.e., lifting 50 pounds.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain basic records.

Additional Information

• Immunizations & routine blood sampling may be required to ensure human safety while working with zoonotic agents. Actual protocol may vary by site.
• Involves 365 days per year of animal work and responsibility. Involves routine indoor/outdoor exposure on a daily basis, travel from facility to facility, on-call status for animal care, and involves flexible work week and/or overtime.

The salary range for this role is: $48,600 - $76,600

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

Required Skills:

Animal Handling, Animal Health Care, Animal Husbandry, Animal Nutrition, Animal Studies, Animal Testing, Animal Welfare, Autopsy, Biological Sampling, Clinical Data Interpretation, Conducting Experiments, Laboratory Animal Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Procedural Documentation, Specimen Collection

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Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

1st - Day

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

yes

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