In Vivo Lab Scientist: Animal Care & Research

MSD; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

MSD in South San Francisco is seeking a Scientist to support in vivo studies and provide high-quality animal care within our drug discovery programs. The role involves coordinating animal studies, dosing, sample collection, and data documentation, with weekend/holiday rotation.

A BS or MS in Biology and 2+ years in in vivo work are preferred. You will work with veterinarians, maintain records, and contribute to regulatory readiness and study timelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a Research in vivo field.
• Demonstrated in vivo research experience including handling, dosing, sample collection, anesthesia and surgical procedures.
• ALAT, AAALAS certification preferred (not mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to execution of in vivo studies in rodents including animal ordering, compound administration, dosing, surgical procedures, observations, sampling, and tissue collection.
• Manage study timelines and maintain accurate records of animal treatments, study data, procedures, inventories, protocols and reports.
• Carry out research and medical treatment regimens for research animals under Veterinarian guidance including weekends and holidays.
• Work independently and be proactive while supporting team dynamics.
• Support inspections readiness, safety initiatives, cost containment, efficiency and lean practices.

Skills

Animal Handling

Animal Science

Biology

Blood Specimen Collection

Data Recording

Drug Development

Surgical Procedures

Tissue Collection

Laboratory Documentation

Life Science

Veterinary Technology

Education

B.S./M.S. in Biology or related field

Job description

MSD in South San Francisco is seeking a Scientist to support in vivo studies and provide high-quality animal care within our drug discovery programs. The role involves coordinating animal studies, dosing, sample collection, and data documentation, with weekend/holiday rotation.

A BS or MS in Biology and 2+ years in in vivo work are preferred. You will work with veterinarians, maintain records, and contribute to regulatory readiness and study timelines.