Animal Technician - Level 2

Merck & Co., Inc.

Hybrid (3 days on-site, 1 day remote)
Aalas alat certification required
Animal handling and restraint proficiency
Good laboratory practices (glp) adherence
Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Animal Technician - Level 2 to support drug safety assessment and improve human health through animal care and maintenance in a hybrid working environment. The ideal candidate should have AALAS certification at the ALAT level or higher and experience in animal husbandry and handling

Job Summary

  • The Animal Technician II supports innovative translational models to impact drug safety assessment and improve human health.
  • Candidates must hold an AALAS certification level ALAT or higher and adhere to strict biosecurity and GLP regulations.
  • The role involves routine feeding, health assessments, cage changes, and accurate manual and electronic record keeping for various animal species.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Animal Technician - Level 2 to support drug safety assessment and improve human health through animal care and maintenance in a hybrid working environment. The ideal candidate should have AALAS certification at the ALAT level or higher and experience in animal husbandry and handling.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AALAS ALAT certification required
  • Animal handling and restraint proficiency
  • Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) adherence
  • Routine animal husbandry and cage changes
  • Biosecurity measures and full gowning

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with rodents and large animals
  • Ability to work independently or in teams
  • Training peers on vivarium operations
  • Electronic record keeping skills

Key Requirements

  • Highschool Diploma
  • AALAS ALAT certification
  • MSJR Eligible for ERP

Work Rights

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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