Lead Animal Care Technician

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA

Hybrid
Basic animal husbandry
Observation of test animals
Record keeping on animals
Provide basic animal husbandry, i.e., feed, water, care, sanitation, socialization, and observe test animals for adverse reactions

Job Summary

  • Provide basic animal husbandry, i.e., feed, water, care, sanitation, socialization, and observe test animals for adverse reactions.
  • Supervise animal care staff, assist with operations such as procurement, and train junior technicians on SOPs and day-to-day tasks/procedures.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits, retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

Matching Summary

Provide basic animal husbandry, i.e., feed, water, care, sanitation, socialization, and observe test animals for adverse reactions.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Basic animal husbandry
  • Observation of test animals
  • Record keeping on animals
  • Supervising animal care staff
  • Procurement of feed and bedding
  • Training junior technicians on SOPs

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous innovation
  • Empowering animal caregivers
  • Collaborative problem-solving
  • Respectful challenge of thinking

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years' experience
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • AALAS certification preferred
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Strong leadership skills

Work Rights

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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