Mgr, Clinical Services

MSD; Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 106,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Laboratory Animal Resources leader to oversee the care and husbandry of research animals, supervise up to 15 staff, and ensure SOP compliance across the R&D division.

The role includes cross‑department collaboration, training, equipment validation, and maintaining records, with weekend/holiday duty rotation and a strong focus on animal welfare and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• BS in Biology or related in vivo field (minimum)
• MS in Biology or related in vivo field (preferred)
• ALAT and/or AAALAS certifications are advantageous

Responsibilities

• Engages in interdepartmental collaborations within the R&D Division.
• Compiles managerial reports on manpower, attendance, and records.
• Communicates effectively with departmental and research staff.
• Lead role in training departmental and research staff.
• Directs up to 15 animal care personnel in care and husbandry.
• Oversees animal purchases and coordination with veterinarians.
• Develops and implements equipment and process validation programs.

Skills

Animal Care

Animal Handling

Animal Husbandry

Animal Management

Animal Welfare

Facility Management

Laboratory Management

Scientific Editing

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Team Coordination

Education

BS in Biology or related in vivo field

MS in Biology or related in vivo field

ALAT certification

AAALAS certification

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview:

With Minimal direction and in compliance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures, our Research & Development Division study requirements, as well as applicable regulations and guidelines to include USDA regs, NIH Guide and, Good Laboratory Practices, oversees the details of animal care and related activities of Laboratory Animal Resources, to include direct supervision of and leadership of up to 15 animal care workers. Has responsibility for the training, development, motivation and safety of reporting hourly personnel. Makes work assignments, ensures completion and quality, and administers personnel policies and contract employee agreements. Ensures that quality support of research laboratory animal programs is a team effort between LAR, research staff and other support organizations. Collaborates across projects; communicates work related information to project teams: some contacts outside the department / Company; may represent functional group on department teams or committees. Independently carries out technical duties related to laboratory practices, supplies organization, and laboratory records management

Responsibilities:

• Engages in interdepartmental collaborations with other members of our Research & Development Division community.
• Compiles managerial reports as required (manpower, attendance, records)
• Communicates effectively, both verbal and written, with departmental and research staff.
• Assume a lead role in training of departmental and research staff in specific activities.
• Provides direction for up to 15 animal care personnel in providing laboratory animal care and husbandry.
• Oversees the ordering of animals to meet research needs. Support activities include coordinating animal purchases with area veterinarians to ensure adequate housing; equipment and manpower support are available.
• In collaboration with other LAR personnel develops and implements equipment and process validation programs. This includes but is not limited to, the validation of sanitation procedures, water testing, airborne particulate analysis, and temperature and light level testing and validation.
• Maintains animal source and transaction records in compliance with our Company, state and federal requirements. Develops, implements, and monitors the use of SOPs for daily activities.
• Manages husbandry equipment including rack washers, bottle washers, Tunnels washers, automated bedding systems and bulk sterilizers, and trains employees in their operation.
• Is included in rotational weekend and holiday duty.

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Required:BS in Biology or related in vivo field
• Preferred: MS in Biology or related in vivo field

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of (2)years’ experienceinaResearch in vivo field

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• 5-years’ experienceina Research Laboratory in vivo management
• ALAT, AAALAS certification

Required Skills:

Animal Care, Animal Handling, Animal Husbandry, Animal Management, Animal Welfare, Facility Management, Laboratory Management, Scientific Editing, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Team Coordination

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

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The primary location for this posting is

USA - Pennsylvania - West Point

Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below.

The salary range for the primary location of this role is

$106,200.00 - $167,200.00

This range reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. 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. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Additional location(s)

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Additional location(s) Compensation Information

San Francisco Residents Only

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Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

NA

Job Posting End Date

11/10/2026

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