Scientist, Laboratory Animal Resources (On-site)

MSD • South San Francisco, CA

2d • $108,000 - $170,100 • Onsite

About The Position

The Scientist, Laboratory Animal Resources position supports discovery research and drug development at the South San Francisco research laboratories. Under the guidance of Laboratory Animal Veterinarians, the role provides study support and high-quality animal care to advance research and improve human health. Study activities include coordinating with investigators, ordering animals, formulating and administering compounds, collecting samples and tissues, recording body scores or weights, coordinating imaging, processing samples, and shipping or receiving compounds and samples. The position also supports routine veterinary care and animal colony management.

The Scientist applies technical skills to assigned tasks, works with minimal supervision, and contributes to a collaborative team. The role includes rotating weekend and holiday work and may involve learning procedures for additional in vivo studies and vivarium operations. The position is onsite in South San Francisco and involves work with potent compounds.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Biology or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a research in vivo field.
• Demonstrated in vivo research experience, including animal handling, dosing, sample collection, anesthesia, and surgical procedures.
• Demonstrable passion for animal care and welfare.
• Ability to follow procedures and thoroughly document data collection results.
• Ability to independently recognize technical, scientific, or study-related challenges and provide relevant input toward problem solving.
• Proactive, innovative, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
• Required skills include animal handling, animal science, biology, blood specimen collection, data recording, drug development, ethical standards, in vivo models and studies, laboratory animal sciences, laboratory documentation, life science, surgical procedures, tissue collection, and veterinary technology.

Nice To Haves

• ALAT or AAALAS certification.
• Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist (RLATG).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to in vivo rodent studies, including animal ordering, compound administration and dosing by various routes (with emphasis on intravenous dosing), surgical procedures, clinical observations, sampling, and tissue collection.
• Manage study timelines and maintain accurate, timely, and organized records of animal treatments, study data, procedures, inventories, research protocols, and reports.
• Carry out research and medical treatment regimens for research animals under the guidance of a Veterinarian, including on rotating weekends and holidays.
• Work independently, proactively seek opportunities, and contribute positively to team dynamics.
• Support inspection readiness, safety initiatives, cost containment, efficiency, productivity, energy conservation, waste minimization, operational excellence, and lean practices.
• Learn new procedures to support other in vivo studies and vivarium operations as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employees and family.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation.
• Compassionate and sick days.
• Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level