Scientist, Toxicology (On-site)

Job Description

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.  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. With our different pipeline of vaccines, biologics, small molecules, and newer modalities, we are at the forefront of research to advance the prevention and treatment of diseases such as cancer, cardiometabolic diseases, Alzheimer’s disease and infectious diseases including HIV, COVID-19, and Ebola.

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.  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. These studies are conducted in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) regulations.

This position is for a 5-day work week, Monday through Friday, and includes additional coverage of weekends and holidays on a rotational basis.

Primary 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

 

Other responsibilities may include:

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

 

Educational Minimum Requirements:

BS/BA in Animal Sciences, Biology, or a related discipline OR

MS degree with some relevant laboratory experience

 

Required Experience and 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)

Preferred Experience and Skills:

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

Required Skills:

Animal Care, Animal Handling, Animal Studies, Drug Development, Environmental Toxicology, Experimentation, Laboratory Animal Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Safety Protocols, Toxicology

Preferred Skills:

Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), OECD Guidelines, Pharmaceutical Industry

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The salary range for this role is

$87,300.00 - $137,400.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits .

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only:  We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:  We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

08/19/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE  the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID:R411934