Scientist, Laboratory Animal Resources (On-site)

MSD; South San Francisco (CA); In loco; USD 108.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick days

Descrizione del lavoro

MSD in South San Francisco is seeking a Scientist to provide study support and world-class animal care to advance drug development. The role involves coordinating studies, dosing, sampling, and tissue collection under Veterinarian guidance, with weekend/holiday rotation and strong collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Required: 2+ years in in vivo research, biology degree, and ALAT/AAALAS preferred. Competitive benefits and relocation support may be available.

Competenze

• Minimum 2 years in a research in vivo field.
• In vivo experience including handling, dosing, sampling, anesthesia and surgical procedures.
• Passion for animal care and welfare.
• Ability to follow procedures and document data thoroughly.
• Ability to recognize challenges and contribute solutions.
• Proactive, team-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Willing to work weekends/holidays on rotation.
• ALAT, AAALAS certification preferred

Mansioni

• Contribute to execution of in vivo studies in rodents including animal ordering, dosing, sampling, and tissue collection.
• Maintain accurate, timely records of treatments, data, procedures, inventories, and reports.
• Provide veterinary support and animal care under Veterinarian guidance, including weekends/holidays.
• Work independently while contributing to team dynamics.
• Support inspection readiness, safety, cost containment, and lean practices.
• Learn new procedures to support other in vivo studies and vivarium operations.

Conoscenze

Animal Handling

Animal Science

Biology

Blood Collection

Data Recording

Drug Development

Ethical Standards

In Vivo Models

In Vivo Studies

Laboratory Animal Sciences

Laboratory Documentation

Life Science

Surgical Procedures

Tissue Collection

Veterinary Technology

Formazione

BS or MS in Biology

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Our Research Laboratories in South San Francisco is focused on driving discovery research.Our 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 diverse 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.

The Scientist position under the guidance of Laboratory Animal Veterinarians will provide study support and world class animal care to impact drug development and discovery and improve human health. Study support encompasses conducting all aspects of a study including meeting with investigators, ordering animals, compound formulation and administration, sampling, tissue collection, body scores or weights, coordinating the use of imaging modalities, sampling processing, shipping and receiving compounds or samples, as well as some routine veterinary and animal colony management tasks. The ideal candidate should be team oriented, value workplace partnership and can work with minimal to no supervision.

The role also requires rotation weekend/holiday work and the ability to apply sound technical skills to assigned tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to execution of in vivo studies in rodents including animal ordering, compound administration, dosing (all routes with emphasis on intravenous), surgical procedures, clinical observations, sampling, 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.
• Carry out research 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 other in vivo studies and vivarium operations as needed.

Education:

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

Required Experience and Skills:

• A minimum of (2) years in a Research in vivo field.
• Demonstrated in vivo research experienceincluding handling, dosing, sample collection, anesthesia and surgical procedures.
• Demonstrable passion for animal care and welfare.
• 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 Science, Biology, Blood Specimen Collection, Data Recording, Drug Development, Ethical Standards, In Vivo Models, In Vivo Studies, Laboratory Animal Sciences, Laboratory Documentation, Life Science, Surgical Procedures, Tissue Collection, Veterinary Technology

Preferred Skills:

Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist (RLATG)

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement

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 primary location for this posting is:

USA - California - South San Francisco (Grand Ave)

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

The salary range for the primary location of this role is:

$108,000.00 - $170,100.00

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):

Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

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:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

potent compounds

Job Posting End Date:

11/18/2026

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