Scientist, Clinical Services (Onsite, Weekend Shift)
Merck
August 19, 2026
On-site
West Point, PA
Operations
Responsibilities:
- Provide study support and veterinary care for large and small research animals.
- Triage weekend emergencies and treat as directed by the veterinarian.
- Assist with or perform aseptic surgical procedures; suture; provide peri-/post-op care.
- Perform 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 PI/scientific staff, veterinarians, technicians, IACUC members, facility managers, and animal care staff; support cross-functional in vivo R&D.
- Independently recognize and help resolve operational/technical/scientific study hurdles.
- Manage study timelines/objectives; ensure data accuracy in corporate systems.
- Communicate study results and data interpretation.
- Comply with relevant animal welfare and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Animal handling and dosing experience.
- Veterinary Technician certification preferred (not required).
- Passion for animal care and welfare; technical/scientific skills and willingness to learn R&D process.
- Ocular research techniques and imaging equipment experience.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; safety/regulatory commitment.
- Ability to recognize challenges and contribute to solution/problem solving.
- Proactive, innovative, solution-oriented mindset.
Required skills:
Animal welfare; laboratory documentation/research techniques; clinical research development; research programs; safety standards.
Preferred skills:
Current employees/contingent workers (apply internally).
Benefits (as stated):
Medical/dental/vision insurance; retirement (401(k)); paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days.
Application instructions:
Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en. Application deadline is stated on the posting. Req. ID: R412347.
- Provide study support and veterinary care for large and small research animals.
- Triage weekend emergencies and treat as directed by the veterinarian.
- Assist with or perform aseptic surgical procedures; suture; provide peri-/post-op care.
- Perform 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 PI/scientific staff, veterinarians, technicians, IACUC members, facility managers, and animal care staff; support cross-functional in vivo R&D.
- Independently recognize and help resolve operational/technical/scientific study hurdles.
- Manage study timelines/objectives; ensure data accuracy in corporate systems.
- Communicate study results and data interpretation.
- Comply with relevant animal welfare and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Animal handling and dosing experience.
- Veterinary Technician certification preferred (not required).
- Passion for animal care and welfare; technical/scientific skills and willingness to learn R&D process.
- Ocular research techniques and imaging equipment experience.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; safety/regulatory commitment.
- Ability to recognize challenges and contribute to solution/problem solving.
- Proactive, innovative, solution-oriented mindset.
Required skills:
Animal welfare; laboratory documentation/research techniques; clinical research development; research programs; safety standards.
Preferred skills:
Current employees/contingent workers (apply internally).
Benefits (as stated):
Medical/dental/vision insurance; retirement (401(k)); paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days.
Application instructions:
Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en. Application deadline is stated on the posting. Req. ID: R412347.