Merck
Scientist, Toxicology (On-site)
USA - Pennsylvania - West Point · Internship
Sponsorship not specified$87k-$137kDetected 66 days ago
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About the role
- Our company is a leading global biopharmaceutical company with a 125-year history with an inspiring mission to make discoveries that positively impact global healthcare.
- The Nonclinical Drug Safety group is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong technical skills and attention to detail to join the Toxicology Operations group.
- These studies are conducted in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) regulations.
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
- Maintain accurate and highly detailed laboratory records and documentation
- The Operations group performs in vivo nonclinical safety studies that range in duration from acute (single dose) to chronic (multiple dose up to 2 years) to support drug development.
Requirements
- MS degree with some relevant laboratory experience
- Required Experience and
- No Travel Required
Nice to have
- Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Preferred Skills:
Skills
- Minimum of 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 (predominately Word and Excel)
- Some experience in the pharmaceutical industry or biotech, or similar
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), OECD Guidelines, Pharmaceutical Industry
- Current Employees apply HERE
- Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
- US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Compensation
- The salary range for this role is
Benefits
- Our success is driven by putting patients first, operating with the highest integrity, and committing fully to our vision to make a difference in the lives of people globally.
Equal opportunity
- Employment laws, visit:
- EEOC Know Your Rights
- EEOC GINA Supplement
- We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.
Visa & Work Authorization
- VISA Sponsorship:
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