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Merck Scientist, Toxicology in West Point, Pennsylvania

Job Description

Our Company is a leading global biopharmaceutical company with a 125-year history of Inventing for Life with an inspiring mission to make discoveries that positively impact global healthcare. Our success is driven by putting patients first, operating with the highest integrity, and committing fully to our vision to make a difference in the lives of people globally. With our diverse pipeline of vaccines, biologics, small molecules, and newer modalities, we are at the forefront of research to advance the prevention and treatment of diseases such as cancer, cardiometabolic diseases, Alzheimer’s disease and infectious diseases including HIV, COVID-19, and Ebola.

The Nonclinical Drug Safety group is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong technical skills and attention to detail to join the Toxicology Operations group. The Operations group performs in vivo nonclinical safety studies that range in duration from acute (single dose) to chronic (multiple doses up to 2 years) to support drug development. These studies are conducted in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) regulations. 

This position is for a 5-day work week, Monday through Friday, and includes additional coverage of weekends and holidays on a rotational basis.

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Perform assigned tasks that include dose administration via various routes to rodents and nonrodents; recording of body weights, food consumption, clinical observations; blood collection via various methods; obtaining electrocardiogram readings on non-rodents 

  • Follow well-established Standard Operating Procedures and Good Laboratory Practices 

  • Apply sound basic laboratory skills that include observing, recording, and assessing data 

  • Maintain accurate and highly detailed laboratory records and documentation 

  • Contribute to well-defined, complex research projects

Other responsibilities may include : 

  • Train and work cross-functionally in other areas within Nonclinical Drug Safety and Preclinical Development

Educational Minimum Requirements :

  • BS/BA in Animal Sciences, Biology, or a related discipline OR MS degree with some relevant laboratory experience

Required Experience and Skills :

  • Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience (through academic coursework, internship, or Academic/Industry position)

  • Act with impeccable integrity and adhere to the highest standards of trustworthy and ethical behavior in all interactions

  • Demonstrate effective written/oral communication skills 

  • Must be willing to handle laboratory animals 

  • Familiarity with recording and assessing laboratory data 

  • Detail-oriented and able to work independently and in groups 

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office (predominately Word and Excel)

Preferred Experience and Skills :

  • Some experience in the pharmaceutical industry or biotech, or similar 

  • Regulatory awareness including Good Laboratory Practices, experience with electronic data capture for nonclinical studies and a basic knowledge of the drug development process

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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 (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

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

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

01/23/2025

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Requisition ID: R331276

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