Onsite In Vivo Scientist: Data-Driven Lab Research

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

Job summary

Merck & Co. in West Point, PA is seeking a Scientist to join the Laboratory Animal Resources team.

You will execute in vivo studies in rodents and non-rodents, support discovery programs, and champion data stewardship and digital workflow improvements. This on-site role emphasizes hands-on care, data integration (Power BI), Benchling, and cross‑functional collaboration across project teams, with opportunities to lead operational improvements and grow technical skills in a cutting‑edge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in animal science, biology, biotech or related field.
• Minimum 1 year in vivo lab experience in biotech/pharma/CRO.
• Proficient in rodent and/or non-rodent handling and tissue collection.
• Experience with Benchling or similar ELN and data visualization tools.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on study execution including dosing, blood sampling, and tissue collection.
• Provide surgical and anesthetic support under veterinary guidance.
• Maintain animal welfare and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Develop dashboards and data pipelines to monitor study metrics.

Skills

Animal Handling

Animal Welfare

Biotech Research

Blood Collection

Data Analysis

Lab Documentation

Project Tracking

Team Communication

Tissue Collection

Technical Knowledge

In Vivo Studies

Ethical Standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science/Biology/Biotech

Tools

Benchling

Signals

Power BI

Electronic Lab Notebook

Job description

Merck & Co. in West Point, PA is seeking a Scientist to join the Laboratory Animal Resources team.

You will execute in vivo studies in rodents and non-rodents, support discovery programs, and champion data stewardship and digital workflow improvements. This on-site role emphasizes hands-on care, data integration (Power BI), Benchling, and cross‑functional collaboration across project teams, with opportunities to lead operational improvements and grow technical skills in a cutting‑edge