Scientist, Clinical Services
MSD
Summary
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. The successful candidate will be integral in planning, designing, and executing in vivo pharmacokinetic (PK), ADME studies in rodents, as well as some routine veterinary and animal colony management tasks. These internal studies are key in supporting preclinical projects across our company's research portfolio. On-site and hands-on study-related lab work will be a crucial part of the role. 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.
Job description
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
Requirements
- B.S. or M.S. in Biology or related in vivo field
- 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
- Animal Handling
- Animal Welfare
- Blood Specimen Collection
- Laboratory Techniques
- Preclinical Research
- Use of Laboratory Equipment
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Retirement Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Compassionate & Sick Days
- Annual Bonus
- Long-Term Incentive
Company overview
MSD, known as Merck Sharp & Dohme outside the United States and Canada, is a global research-intensive biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey. Founded in 1891, the company has established itself as one of the world's leading pharmaceutical corporations with a rich history spanning over 130 years. MSD operates as the international division of Merck & Co., Inc., focusing on the discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, and animal health products. The company's extensive portfolio includes groundbreaking treatments in oncology, infectious diseases, cardiology, diabetes, and vaccines, with notable products such as Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for cancer immunotherapy, Gardasil for HPV prevention, and Januvia for diabetes management. MSD maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing significantly in scientific innovation to address unmet medical needs worldwide. With approximately 75,000 employees globally, the company operates through four main segments: pharmaceuticals, animal health, healthcare services, and strategic alliances. MSD's mission centers on using leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world, guided by the principle that medicine is for people, not profits.