Animal Technician - Level 2

MSD

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you! Our Manufacturing Operations Teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products. We are seeking Growth and Improvement minded Animal Technicians | Level 2 that can help drive our Strategic Operating Priorities. Invent | Pursue the Most Promising Internal and External Science to Address Significant Unmet Medical Needs Execute | Prioritize Resources Behind Our Key Growth Drivers (Oncology, Vaccines, Select Specialty Areas, Animal Health) While Optimizing Our Base Business) Adapt | Develop Our People, Culture and Business Model to Evolve with a Dynamic Landscape Diverse Talent | We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment with supporting leadership behaviors because having a high performing, engaged workforce is critical to our ability to deliver innovative solutions to patients and customers around the world. Values and Standards | Our Steadfast Commitment to Our Values and Standards will Continue to Guide Us as We Take on New Challenges and Will Always be Fundamental to Our Success – They are a Competitive Advantage for Us Summary Under the guidance of a supervisor or technical staff, the Animal Technician | Level 2 performs a variety of tasks within GMP-controlled environments to support production at our West Point site. This role requires strict adherence to biosecurity protocols to protect specific pathogen free (SPF) chicken flocks, including isolation principles, personnel/material flow control, and sanitation measures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) Certification
ALAT Certification.
Protective titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella viruses.
No ownership or frequent contact with bird species.

Nice To Haves

Experience with chicken husbandry.
Familiarity with animal phlebotomy (blood draws).
1-2 years of cGMP experience in pharmaceutical or laboratory settings.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

Ensure the health, care, maintenance, security, and safety of SPF chicken flocks.
Maintain SPF status through rigorous biosecurity practices (e.g., no direct bird contact, multiple daily showers, frequent uniform/gown changes, PPE use, disinfection of materials).
Perform animal husbandry duties such as feeding, grooming, cleaning, and health monitoring.
Conduct breeding activities including collection, transfer, and artificial insemination.
Manage all aspects of fertile egg handling: collection, identification, disinfection, storage, incubation, candling, and distribution.
Operate euthanasia equipment safely and humanely.
Collect SPF samples, including blood draws using needles.
Hatch, wing band, and brood new flocks.
Operate and maintain equipment such as incubators, refrigerators, hatchers, and rack washers.
Stock and maintain supplies.
Work collaboratively in a unionized environment with management and fellow technicians.
Document all tasks in compliance with cGMP standards.
Operate company vehicles as required.
Willingness to work off-shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed (department operates 7 days/week).
Physical requirements include lifting up to 40 lbs, frequent walking, standing, and pushing/pulling.