Scientist, Clinical Services (Onsite, Day Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Compassionate and sick days

Job summary

Merck in West Point, PA is seeking an Entry-Level Veterinary Associate to join our Laboratory Animal Science Team. On-site, hands-on work includes study execution and routine colony management, with weekend rotation and minimal supervision.

You will maintain digital records, support cross-functional teams, and assist with animal care and treatments under a veterinarian's guidance while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

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 and provide input for solutions.
• Proactive, innovative, solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment.
• Independence and initiative in seeking opportunities while being a productive team member.
• Commitment to high safety and regulatory standards.
• Ability and readiness to work weekends on rotation.
• Certifications (not required) – e.g., CVT, ASR, ALAT, LAT, LATg, CMAR

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, timely, and well-organized digital records of research protocols, procedures, study data, inventories, and reports.
• Collaborate with investigators, scientific staff, veterinarians, and IACUC members on in vivo projects.
• Carry out research and medical treatment regimens for research animals under a veterinarian's guidance.
• Administer injectable and inhalation anesthetic agents under a veterinarian's guidance.
• Maintain records of animal treatments, procedures, inventories, and reports.
• Identify study hurdles and propose solutions.
• Manage study timelines and data accuracy in databases and tracking tools.
• Communicate results and data interpretation to cross-functional teams.
• Comply with applicable laws and company policies (Animal Welfare Act, The Guide, 3R, FDA).
• Promote an inclusive culture within the laboratory and support a collaborative environment.
• Work well in a group to maintain a positive team dynamic.

Skills

Animal Handling

Animal Welfare

Biotechnology Research

Blood Specimen Collection

Clinical Development

Clinical Research

Clinical Sciences

Detail‑Oriented

Equipment Validations

Laboratory Documentation

Proper Documentation

RLATG

Regulatory Compliance

Safety Measures

Use of Laboratory Equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CVT

ASR

ALAT

LAT

LATg

CMAR

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. If you are interested in contributing to groundbreaking research within a team that prioritizes respect and collaboration, we would love to hear from you.

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

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

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.

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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

Requisition ID: R412361

The salary range for this role is

$87,300.00 - $137,400.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this 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.

• medical
• dental
• vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days

More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

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