Associate Scientist

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp

Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Base: $80,500.00 - $126,800.00; bonus/equity: elig...
Hybrid
Animal handling
Compound administration
In-life sampling
The Associate Scientist position under the guidance of Laboratory Animal Manager and Director will provide study support and world class animal care to impact drug development and discovery and improve human health

Job Summary

  • The Associate Scientist position under the guidance of Laboratory Animal Manager and Director will provide study support and world class animal care to impact drug development and discovery and improve human health.
  • Responsibilities include understanding and executing in vivo studies including collaborating with researchers, monitoring and maintaining equipment, assist with surgical animal care, perform animal health checks including some weekends and holidays, provide supportive husbandry care on some weekends and holidays including room checks and addressing urgent facility concerns, engage in safety inspections and provide insights for safety initiatives, learn new procedures as needed.
  • The company offers a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

Matching Summary

The Associate Scientist position under the guidance of Laboratory Animal Manager and Director will provide study support and world class animal care to impact drug development and discovery and improve human health.

Salary

Base: $80,500.00 - $126,800.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits, retirement benefits, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Animal Handling
  • Compound Administration
  • In-Life Sampling
  • Necropsy Sampling
  • Tissue Collection
  • Animal Health Observation

Nice-to-have

  • Team oriented
  • Value workplace collaboration
  • Work with minimal supervision
  • Scientific acumen
  • Integrity
  • Creativity
  • Humility

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma with 0-5 years’ experience
  • 3+ years’ experience in a Research in vivo field
  • AALAS certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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