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Scientist – Veterinary Associate
| Company | Merck |
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| Location | San Bruno, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $105900 – $166700 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- 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
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the planning, design, and execution of in vivo PK and ADME studies in rodents including animal ordering, compound administration, dosing (all routes with emphasis on intravenous), clinical observations, sampling, 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 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 other in vivo studies and vivarium operations as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- ALAT, AAALAS certification
