In Vivo Lab Operations Coordinator

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

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Clinical Services Operations Coordinator in West Point, PA, to provide world-class animal care and support drug development efforts. You will contribute to interdepartmental collaborations within R&D and assist with reports, SOPs, and staff training.

The role requires a minimum bachelor’s degree in biology/chemistry or related field by June 2027, with preference for an MS in biology or related in vivo field and 5 years of in vivo management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed by June 2027 in Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
• MS in Biology or related in vivo field is preferred.
• 5 years in a Research Laboratory in vivo management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to interdepartmental collaborations with R&D teams.
• Assists with managerial reports (census, facility records).
• Communicates effectively with staff and researchers, in writing and verbally.
• Trains departmental staff in specific activities and SOPs.
• Manages husbandry equipment and trains employees in operation.
• Assists with processing orders of animals to meet research needs.
• Develops and implements equipment and process validation programs.
• Maintains source and transaction records in compliance with regulations.
• Rotational weekend and holiday duty.

Skills

Animal Handling

Biology

Biotech Research

Data Recording

Laboratory Documentation

Use of Laboratory Equipment

RLATG

Researching

Resource Utilization

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 is seeking a Clinical Services Operations Coordinator in West Point, PA, to provide world-class animal care and support drug development efforts. You will contribute to interdepartmental collaborations within R&D and assist with reports, SOPs, and staff training.

The role requires a minimum bachelor’s degree in biology/chemistry or related field by June 2027, with preference for an MS in biology or related in vivo field and 5 years of in vivo management experience.