Scientist, Clinical Services (Onsite, Day Shift)

EyeBio; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long‑term incentive

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

EyeBio is seeking an Entry-Level Veterinary Associate to join our Laboratory Animal Science Team at the West Point location. On-site, hands‑on study‑related work will be a crucial part of the role, including animal care, dosing, and collaboration with veterinarians and researchers.

You will maintain records, support study timelines, assist with regulatory compliance, and participate in weekend rotations. We value teamwork, quality, and safety, with a comprehensive benefits package and growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Animal handling and dosing experience.
• Willingness to understand the R&D process.
• Ability to recognize challenges and propose solutions.
• Proactive, innovative, and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain digital records of research protocols, procedures, data, inventories, and reports.
• Collaborate with investigators, veterinarians, technicians, and facility staff on in vivo projects.
• Carry out research and medical treatment regimens for research animals under veterinary guidance.
• Administer injectable and inhalation anesthetics under veterinary guidance.
• Communicate study results and data interpretations to cross‑functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with Animal Welfare Act, The Guide, and other regulatory bodies.
• Work weekends on rotation as required.

Skills

Animal Handling

Animal Welfare

Biotechnology Research

Blood Specimen Collection

Clinical Research

Clinical Sciences

Detail‑Oriented

Laboratory Documentation

Regulatory Compliance

Safety Measures

RLATG

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Description

Our company a global healthcare leader, is currently seeking an Entry-Level Veterinary Associate to join our collaborative, dynamic, and inclusive Laboratory Animal Science Team at the West Point location.

The successful candidate will be integral in executing research study tasks, as well as some routine veterinary and animal colony management tasks. On-site and hands‑on study‑related lab work will be a crucial part of the role. The role also requires rotational weekend work and the ability to apply sound technical skills to assigned tasks, often with minimal supervision.

Our company values collaboration, coordination, and communication. We aim to foster an atmosphere of mutual respect and provide a vibrant learning environment where new skills can be honed, and innovative solutions can be explored.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate, timely, and well‑organized digital records of research protocols, procedures, study data, inventories, and reports.
• Collaborate effectively as a team player with principal investigators, scientific staff, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, IACUC members, facility managers, and animal care technicians. Work cross‑functionally on ongoing in vivo discovery research and development projects.
• Carry out research and medical treatment regimens for research animals under the guidance of the Veterinarian.
• Administer injectable and inhalation anesthetic agents under the guidance of a veterinarian.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and well‑organized records of animal treatments, procedures, inventories, research protocols, and reports.
• Under supervision, independently recognize study/project hurdles (operational, technical, and scientific) and propose solutions.
• Manage study timelines and objectives, ensure accuracy of study data within corporate databases and project tracking tools.
• Communicate study results and data interpretation to cross‑functional project teams.
• Comply with US and our company‑specific rules and regulations, e.g., Animal Welfare Act, The Guide, 3R principles, FDA and other regulatory bodies.
• Promote and uphold a culture of different and inclusion within the laboratory, actively contributing to an environment where all team members feel respected, included, and can perform at their best.
• Work well in a group setting fostering a positive team dynamic.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Animal handling and dosing experience.
• Some technical and scientific skills and a willingness to understand the R&D process.
• Ability 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.
• Demonstrable commitment to fostering a different and inclusive working environment.
• Independence and initiative in seeking new opportunities as well as being a productive team member.
• Commitment to maintaining high safety and regulatory standards.
• Ability and readiness to work weekends on rotation.
• Certifications (not required) – e.g., CVT, ASR, ALAT, LAT, LATg, CMAR

Required Skills:

• Animal Handling
• Animal Welfare
• Biotechnology Research
• Blood Specimen Collection
• Clinical Development
• Clinical Research
• Clinical Sciences
• Detail‑Oriented
• Equipment Validations
• Laboratory Documentation
• Proper Documentation
• Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist (RLATG)
• Regulatory Compliance
• Safety Measures
• Use of Laboratory Equipment

Preferred Skills:

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

The salary range for this role is

$87,300.00 - $137,400.00

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

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: 10%

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Shift: 1st - Day

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): Hazardous Chemical, Radio active materials

Job Posting End Date: 08/25/2026

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