Animal Care & Research Technician II

Merck & Co.; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 49,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking personnel to support animal care and husbandry across US facilities. The role includes feeding, monitoring, sanitation, and assisting with procedures, with strong emphasis on welfare and accurate record keeping.

The candidate should have a High School diploma or equivalent with at least 3 years' experience in an animal test facility, be capable of lifting 50 pounds, and possess solid verbal/written communication skills. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; higher education desirable.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in an animal test facility.
• Basic knowledge of animal husbandry, health and welfare for the species.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic animal care: feed, water, sanitation, socialization; observe animals for adverse reactions.
• Clean and disinfect animal units after experiments; change filters and fumigation as needed.
• Assist AS and R&D personnel with procedures: bleeding, restraining, inoculation; collect samples.
• Keep accurate records; notify Attending Veterinarian or supervisor for abnormal behavior; review protocols.
• Stock animal rooms; identify and place animals appropriately.

Skills

Animal handling

Animal health care

Animal nutrition

Animal studies

Animal testing

Animal welfare

Autopsy

Biological sampling

Clinical data interpretation

Laboratory techniques

Procedural documentation

Specimen collection

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking personnel to support animal care and husbandry across US facilities. The role includes feeding, monitoring, sanitation, and assisting with procedures, with strong emphasis on welfare and accurate record keeping.

The candidate should have a High School diploma or equivalent with at least 3 years' experience in an animal test facility, be capable of lifting 50 pounds, and possess solid verbal/written communication skills. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.