In Vivo Lab Operations Coordinator

Merck & Co.; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Merck & Co. in West Point, PA is seeking an Clinical Services Operations Coordinator to ensure world class animal care within Laboratory Animal Resources.

You will collaborate across research and support teams, assist training, and help manage animal care operations in compliance with USDA, NIH and GLP guidelines. Responsibilities include guidance to husbandry staff, processing animal orders for research needs, maintaining records, and participating in validation programs for equipment and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required by June 2027.
• This is a full time position with a start date of June 2027.
• Experience in a Research / in vivo field is required or will be considered via internship/shadowing.
• Preferred: MS in Biology or related in vivo field; 5-year experience in a Research Laboratory in vivo management; ALAT, AAALAS certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee animal care and related activities within Laboratory Animal Resources.
• Assist with training, development, assignment coordination and safety of hourly personnel.
• Contribute to work assignments ensuring completion and quality; apply SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide guidance to husbandry staff and collaborate with line management.
• Assist with processing orders of animals to meet research needs.
• Develop and implement equipment and process validation programs (sanitation, water testing, air particulates, temp/light).
• Maintain animal source and transaction records in compliance with company, state and federal requirements.
• Manage husbandry equipment and train employees on operation.
• Participate in rotational weekend and holiday duty.

Skills

Animal Handling

Animal Husbandry

Biology

Biotech Research

Blood Specimen Collection

Data Recording

Equipment Validations

Good Lab Practices

In Vivo Studies

Laboratory Documentation

Laboratory Operations

RLATG Certification

Researching

Resource Utilization

Technical Knowledge

Use of Laboratory Equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field

MS in Biology or related in vivo field

Tools

ALAT certification

AAALAS certification

Job description

Merck & Co. in West Point, PA is seeking an Clinical Services Operations Coordinator to ensure world class animal care within Laboratory Animal Resources.

You will collaborate across research and support teams, assist training, and help manage animal care operations in compliance with USDA, NIH and GLP guidelines. Responsibilities include guidance to husbandry staff, processing animal orders for research needs, maintaining records, and participating in validation programs for equipment and