Associate Scientist, Pathology

MSD•Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Job Description: Our Research Scientists are our Inventors. We identify and target steps in disease mechanisms or pathways that could be inhibited or enhanced. Our goal is to isolate a compound that is effective against a disease target. Using innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities and robust scientific methodology we collaborate to discover the next medical breakthrough. The Pathology group within Nonclinical Drug Safety (NDS) and our Research & Development Division works with multiple departments to determine the toxicity profile for test compounds intended for human or animal health applications. Our group is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong technical skills and attention to detail to contribute to well-defined studies and complex research projects. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: Perform necropsies and record findings. Utilize histochemical procedures for the preparation of microscopic slides. Carry out assigned tasks and apply sound basic laboratory skills that include recording, evaluation, and assessment of data. Learn new software applications and record datasets digitally in information management systems. Follow well-established Standard Operating Procedures and Good Laboratory Practices. Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation. Comply with all local, state and federal laws for conducting in-vivo research. Communicate and interact with other team members. Education Requirement: BA/BS in Animal Science, Biology, or a related discipline Required Skills: 1+ Year laboratory experience (Pharma/Biotech or Academia) Experience with In-vivo research Strong personal character and ethics Excellent academic accomplishment Demonstrative interpersonal and leadership skills Attentive to detail/quality conscious Strong written and oral communication skills High capacity for learning and self-development Preferred Experience & Skills: Knowledge of veterinary anatomy, surgical or postmortem procedures Skilled in basic Histology and Immunohistochemical techniques Use of LIMS systems and Microsoft Applications (e.g. Office 365) Required Skills: Accountability, Animal Science, Biological Sciences, Data Analysis, Histochemistry, Histology, Histopathology, Immunochemistry, Investigative Skills, In Vivo Assays, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Processes, Microscopic Imaging, Morphology, Oral Communications, Pathology, Physiology, Regulatory Writing, Team Collaboration, Toxicity Testing Preferred Skills: In Vivo Studies Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. 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Requirements

BA/BS in Animal Science, Biology, or a related discipline
1+ Year laboratory experience (Pharma/Biotech or Academia)
Experience with In-vivo research
Strong personal character and ethics
Excellent academic accomplishment
Demonstrative interpersonal and leadership skills
Attentive to detail/quality conscious
Strong written and oral communication skills
High capacity for learning and self-development
Accountability
Animal Science
Biological Sciences
Data Analysis
Histochemistry
Histology
Histopathology
Immunochemistry
Investigative Skills
In Vivo Assays
Laboratory Management
Laboratory Processes
Microscopic Imaging
Morphology
Oral Communications
Pathology
Physiology
Regulatory Writing
Team Collaboration
Toxicity Testing

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of veterinary anatomy, surgical or postmortem procedures
Skilled in basic Histology and Immunohistochemical techniques
Use of LIMS systems and Microsoft Applications (e.g. Office 365)
In Vivo Studies

Responsibilities

Perform necropsies and record findings.
Utilize histochemical procedures for the preparation of microscopic slides.
Carry out assigned tasks and apply sound basic laboratory skills that include recording, evaluation, and assessment of data.
Learn new software applications and record datasets digitally in information management systems.
Follow well-established Standard Operating Procedures and Good Laboratory Practices.
Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
Comply with all local, state and federal laws for conducting in-vivo research.
Communicate and interact with other team members.