Associate II, Clinical Services

3082 Intervet Inc. USA; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 49,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD is seeking an experienced animal care technician in Kansas to help manage daily animal husbandry, observations, and record-keeping for research studies.

The role involves routine cleaning, sample collection, and assisting with procedures, with an emphasis on animal welfare and accurate documentation. A high school diploma and at least 3 years in an animal facility are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; higher education desirable.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in an animal test facility.
• Ability to perform physical work including lifting 50 pounds.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; basic records keeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic animal husbandry: feed, water, care, sanitation, and socialization.
• Observe test animals for adverse reactions.
• 40% cleaning and disinfection of animal units after experiments.
• 20% assist with procedures: blood collection, nasal swabs, inoculation.
• 20% keep accurate records; contact supervisor if abnormalities.
• 10% stock animal rooms and tag animals.

Skills

Animal Handling

Animal Welfare

Laboratory Animal Sciences

Biological Sampling

Animal Health Care

Animal Studies

Animal Nutrition

Animal Testing

Procedural Documentation

Laboratory Techniques

Clinical Data Interpretation

Autopsy

Specimen Collection

Conducting Experiments

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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. Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Duty/Responsibility - 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

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

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

San Francisco Residents Only

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

Los Angeles Residents Only

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.