Associate Scientist, Clinical Services (Onsite)
Merck
August 19, 2026
On-site
West Point, PA
Operations
Responsibilities:
- Provide study support and veterinary care for large and small research animals under veterinarian/research staff guidance.
- Triage and treat weekend emergencies per veterinarian direction.
- Assist in or perform aseptic surgical procedures; suture; provide peri/post-op care.
- Conduct diagnostic radiography/imaging and routine clinical pathology.
- Administer injectable and inhalation anesthetics under veterinarian guidance.
- Maintain accurate records (treatments, procedures, inventories, study data/protocols/reports).
- Collaborate with cross-functional research and animal care teams; identify hurdles and propose solutions.
- Manage study timelines and ensure data accuracy; communicate results/data interpretation.
- Comply with Animal Welfare Act, The Guide, 3Rs, FDA and other regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in relevant field OR 5 years equivalent industry experience.
- Animal handling and dosing experience.
- Veterinary Technician certification preferred.
- Demonstrated passion for animal care/welfare; technical/scientific skills; willingness to learn R&D process.
- Ocular research techniques/imaging equipment experience.
- Ability to independently recognize challenges and contribute solutions.
- Strong organization, communication, interpersonal skills; safety/regulatory commitment.
Required skills (examples): Analgesics, Animal Handling, Animal Welfare, Clinical Reporting, Dosing, Laboratory Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Measures.
Benefits (if applicable): medical/dental/vision, retirement/401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days; annual bonus/long-term incentive if applicable.
Application: Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees).
- Provide study support and veterinary care for large and small research animals under veterinarian/research staff guidance.
- Triage and treat weekend emergencies per veterinarian direction.
- Assist in or perform aseptic surgical procedures; suture; provide peri/post-op care.
- Conduct diagnostic radiography/imaging and routine clinical pathology.
- Administer injectable and inhalation anesthetics under veterinarian guidance.
- Maintain accurate records (treatments, procedures, inventories, study data/protocols/reports).
- Collaborate with cross-functional research and animal care teams; identify hurdles and propose solutions.
- Manage study timelines and ensure data accuracy; communicate results/data interpretation.
- Comply with Animal Welfare Act, The Guide, 3Rs, FDA and other regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in relevant field OR 5 years equivalent industry experience.
- Animal handling and dosing experience.
- Veterinary Technician certification preferred.
- Demonstrated passion for animal care/welfare; technical/scientific skills; willingness to learn R&D process.
- Ocular research techniques/imaging equipment experience.
- Ability to independently recognize challenges and contribute solutions.
- Strong organization, communication, interpersonal skills; safety/regulatory commitment.
Required skills (examples): Analgesics, Animal Handling, Animal Welfare, Clinical Reporting, Dosing, Laboratory Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Measures.
Benefits (if applicable): medical/dental/vision, retirement/401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days; annual bonus/long-term incentive if applicable.
Application: Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees).