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Merck · 1 day ago

Scientist, Toxicology

USA - Pennsylvania - West Point

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$87K/yr - $137K/yr

2+ years exp

Merck is a leading global biopharmaceutical company committed to impacting global healthcare. The Scientist, Toxicology role involves performing in vivo nonclinical safety studies to support drug development while adhering to Good Laboratory Practices.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform assigned tasks that include dose administration via various routes to rodents and nonrodents; recording of body weights, food consumption, clinical observations; blood collection via various methods; obtaining electrocardiogram readings on non-rodents

Follow well-established Standard Operating Procedures and Good Laboratory Practices

Apply sound basic laboratory skills that include observing, recording, and assessing data

Maintain accurate and highly detailed laboratory records and documentation

Contribute to well-defined, complex research projects

Train and work cross-functionally in other areas within Nonclinical Drug Safety and Preclinical Development

Qualification

ToxicologyAnimal HandlingLaboratory TechniquesDrug DevelopmentVivo StudiesLaboratory PracticesBiologyElectronic DatabasesPhysiologyToxicity Studies

Required

Bachelor's or Master's in Animal Sciences, Biology or a related discipline and relevant laboratory experience

A minimum of two (2) years of laboratory experience (through academic coursework, internship, or Academic/Industry position)

Act with impeccable integrity and adhere to the highest standards of trustworthy and ethical behavior in all interactions

Demonstrate effective written/oral communication skills

Must be willing to handle laboratory animals

Familiarity with recording and assessing laboratory data

Detail-oriented and able to work independently and in groups

Familiarity with Microsoft Office (predominantly Word and Excel)

Animal Handling

Animal Science

Biology

Drug Development

Electronic Databases

In Vivo Studies

Laboratory Techniques

Physiology

Toxicity Studies

Toxicology

Preferred

Some experience in the pharmaceutical industry or biotech or similar

Regulatory awareness including Good Laboratory Practices, experience with electronic data capture for nonclinical studies and a basic knowledge of the drug development process