Associate II, Clinical Services

Merck; De Soto (KS); Sur place; USD 49 000 - 77 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Merck is seeking an experienced animal care technician to support AS and R&D with proper husbandry, sampling, and documentation across animal studies. The role requires precise records, safe handling, and routine observations in a facility setting.

Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, disinfection, sample collection, and assisting with procedures such as bleeding or inoculation, while ensuring animal welfare and compliance with protocols and safety standards.

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.

Responsabilités

• Provide basic animal husbandry, i.e., feed, water, care, sanitation, socialization. Observations of test animals for adverse reactions.
• Cleaning and disinfection of animal units after an experiment is conducted. This includes initial cleaning, disinfecting, changing filters and fumigation of the units.
• 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.
• 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.
• Stock animal rooms, identify animals, i.e., tagging, placement of animals in proper facility

Connaissances

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

Description du poste

Job Description

For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.

Major Activities And Responsibilities

• Provide basic animal husbandry, i.e., feed, water, care, sanitation, socialization. Observations of test animals for adverse reactions.
• Cleaning and disinfection of animal units after an experiment is conducted. This includes initial cleaning, disinfecting, changing filters and fumigation of the units.
• 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.
• 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.
• Stock animal rooms, identify animals, i.e., tagging, placement of animals in proper facility

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.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

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

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

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We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Search Firm Representatives

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA.

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

Job Posting End Date

11/6/2026

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