Job Description
The Nonclinical Drug Safety group is seeking a highly motivatedindividual with strong technical skills and attention to detail to join the Toxicology Operations group. The Operationsgroup performs in vivo nonclinical safety studies that range in duration from acute (single dose) to chronic (multiple dose up to 2 years) to support drug development. These studies are conductedin accordance withGood 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 responsibilitiesmayinclude:
- 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 withMicrosoftOffice (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
Required Skills:
Animal Care, Animal Handling, Animal Studies, Drug Development, Environmental Toxicology, Experimentation, Laboratory Animal Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Safety Protocols, Toxicology
Preferred Skills:
Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), OECD Guidelines, Pharmaceutical Industry
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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
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 employees 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.
You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
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:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
08/19/2026
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