In Vivo Research Scientist, Animal Resources

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick days

Job summary

MSD in South San Francisco is seeking a Scientist to provide study support and world-class animal care to advance drug development. The role involves coordinating studies, dosing, sampling, and tissue collection under Veterinarian guidance, with weekend/holiday rotation and strong collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Required: 2+ years in in vivo research, biology degree, and ALAT/AAALAS preferred. Competitive benefits and relocation support may be available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a research in vivo field.
• In vivo experience including handling, dosing, sampling, anesthesia and surgical procedures.
• Passion for animal care and welfare.
• Ability to follow procedures and document data thoroughly.
• Ability to recognize challenges and contribute solutions.
• Proactive, team-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Willing to work weekends/holidays on rotation.
• ALAT, AAALAS certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Contribute to execution of in vivo studies in rodents including animal ordering, dosing, sampling, and tissue collection.
• Maintain accurate, timely records of treatments, data, procedures, inventories, and reports.
• Provide veterinary support and animal care under Veterinarian guidance, including weekends/holidays.
• Work independently while contributing to team dynamics.
• Support inspection readiness, safety, cost containment, and lean practices.
• Learn new procedures to support other in vivo studies and vivarium operations.

Skills

Animal Handling

Animal Science

Biology

Blood Collection

Data Recording

Drug Development

Ethical Standards

In Vivo Models

In Vivo Studies

Laboratory Animal Sciences

Laboratory Documentation

Life Science

Surgical Procedures

Tissue Collection

Veterinary Technology

Education

BS or MS in Biology

Job description

MSD in South San Francisco is seeking a Scientist to provide study support and world-class animal care to advance drug development. The role involves coordinating studies, dosing, sampling, and tissue collection under Veterinarian guidance, with weekend/holiday rotation and strong collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Required: 2+ years in in vivo research, biology degree, and ALAT/AAALAS preferred. Competitive benefits and relocation support may be available.