Scientist, Clinical Services

Merck; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Research Laboratories in South San Francisco seeks a dedicated professional to advance discovery research through in vivo rodent studies, PK/ADME work, and related animal welfare standards. The role supports a wide range of early clinical development activities and requires close collaboration with veterinarians and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a research in vivo setting, strong documentation skills, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years in a Research in vivo field.
• Demonstrable passion for animal care and welfare.
• Eager to learn technical and scientific skills and a comprehensive understanding of the R&D process.
• Ability to follow procedures and thoroughly document data collection results.
• Competency to independently recognize challenges and provide relevant input for solution/problem solving.
• Proactive, innovative, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays on rotation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning, design, and execution of rodent in vivo PK, ADME, and related studies, including animal ordering, compound administration and dosing across all routes (emphasis on intravenous).
• Manage study timelines and maintain accurate, timely records of animal treatments, study data, procedures, inventories, research protocols, and reports.
• Conduct research procedures and medical treatment regimens for research animals under Veterinarian guidance, including weekends and holidays.
• Work independently and be proactive while contributing to team dynamics.
• Support inspection readiness, safety initiatives, cost containment, efficiency, productivity, energy conservation, waste minimization, operational excellence, and lean practices.
• Learn new procedures to support additional in vivo studies and vivarium operations.

Skills

Animal Handling

Animal Welfare

Biotechnology Research

Blood Specimen Collection

Clinical Development

Clinical Laboratory Testing

Clinical Reporting

Clinical Research

Clinical Sciences

Clinical Trial Development

Ethical Standards

Laboratory Techniques

Preclinical Research

RLATG

Use of Laboratory Equipment

Education

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

Tools

ALAT

AAALAS

Job description

Job Description

Our Research Laboratories in South San Francisco is focused on driving discovery research. Our new multi-disciplinary discovery research site offers state-of‑the‑art resources to explore the most promising science combined with our Company’s world-class Research and Discovery expertise in small molecules and biologics. Located within the heart of the Bay area’s biomedical community, research conducted in the new laboratories spans exploratory biology through early clinical development and is an integral part of our Company’s powerful world‑class network of drug and vaccine discovery.

Our Research Laboratories in South San Francisco is focused on driving discovery research. Our new multi-disciplinary discovery research site offers state‑of‑the‑art resources to explore the most promising science combined with our Company’s world‑class Research and Discovery expertise in small molecules and biologics. Located within the heart of the Bay area’s biomedical community, research conducted in the new laboratories spans exploratory biology through early clinical development and is an integral part of our Company’s powerful world‑class network of drug and vaccine discovery. We are inspired by the belief that a research‑focused enterprise dedicated to scientific excellence can create medicines and vaccines that save and improve lives. Every employee is building on our proud legacy of scientific breakthrough. Our ability to impact the lives of patients worldwide relies on the integrity, creativity, humility and scientific acumen of our team. We are creating a organization that is inspired by invention and founded on a culture of respect and collaboration. At our Research Labs, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills through partnership with talented and dedicated colleagues while advancing your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning, design, and execution of rodent in vivo PK, ADME, and related studies, including animal ordering, compound administration and dosing across all routes (with an emphasis on intravenous), clinical observations, anesthesia, perioperative monitoring, sample collection, and tissue collection.
• Manage study timelines and maintain accurate, timely, and well‑organized records of animal treatments, study data, procedures, inventories, research protocols, and reports.
• Conduct research procedures and medical treatment regimens for research animals under the guidance of the Veterinarian including weekends and holidays.
• Work independently and be proactive in seeking opportunities, while also contributing positively to team dynamics.
• Support activities and in the areas of inspection readiness, safety initiatives, cost containment, efficiency, productivity, energy conservation, waste minimization, operational excellence, and lean practices.
• Learn new procedures to support additional in vivo studies and vivarium operations.

Education

• B.S. or M.S. in Biology or related in vivo field

Required Experience And Skills

• A minimum of (2) years in a Research in vivo field
• Demonstrable passion for animal care and welfare.
• Eager to learn technical and scientific skills and a comprehensive understanding of the R&D process.
• Ability to follow procedures and thoroughly document data collection results.
• Competency to independently recognize challenges (technical, scientific, or study‑related) and provide relevant input for solution/problem solving.
• Proactive, innovative, and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays on rotation.

Preferred Experience And Skills

• ALAT, AAALAS certification

Required Skills

Animal Handling, Animal Welfare, Biotechnology Research, Blood Specimen Collection, Clinical Development, Clinical Laboratory Testing, Clinical Reporting, Clinical Research, Clinical Sciences, Clinical Trial Development, Ethical Standards, Laboratory Techniques, Preclinical Research, Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist (RLATG), Use of Laboratory Equipment

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Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

N/A

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Requisition ID: R421432