Biologist (ARA) - II (Associate)

Job Title Qualifications: Education Minimum Requirement: Required: High School diploma/GED Preferred: BS in Biology or related in vivo field Required Experience and Skills: Minimum of (2) years' experience in Research in vivo field Preferred Experience and Skills: AAALAS certification Required Experience and Skills: Experience working with small laboratory animals with hands-on experience in in-vivo dosing, bleeding, tissue collection and handling techniques. Performing Animal Handling Compound Administration (All routes) In-Life Blood Sampling Necropsy Sampling and Tissue Collection The ideal candidate should be team oriented, value workplace collaboration and can work with minimal to no supervision. Note: Please fill out the excel sheet attached in the JD along with candidate's resume. 100% onsite role. Shift: Sunday-Thursday 10-6pm shift. Onboarding for 6-8 weeks being Monday-Friday at an earlier shift. 1 year assignment with possibility of extension based on performance and budget. Training Schedule: Selected candidate on assignment will undergo training. The hours can be flexible for what works for them, we prefer either Monday-Friday -7a-3pm or 8a-4pm or 9am-5pm to optimize the training and shadowing. Training period can be from 4-8 weeks maybe more or less depending on how he/she does for his/her trainings. Responsibilities: Merck Research Laboratories Boston, a wholly owned subsidiary of Merck and Co., is focused on driving discovery research. Our new multi-disciplinary discovery research site offers state-of-the-art resources to explore the most promising science combined with Merck’s world-class R&D expertise in small molecules and biologics. Located within the heart of the Boston/Cambridge area’s biomedical community, research conducted in the new laboratories spans exploratory biology through early clinical development and is an integral part of Merck’s powerful world-class network of drug and vaccine discovery. At Merck, we are inspired by the belief that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to scientific excellence can create medicines and vaccines that save and improve lives. Every employee is building on our proud legacy of scientific breakthrough. Our ability to impact on the lives of patients worldwide depends on the integrity, creativity, humility and scientific acumen of our team. We are creating a diverse organization that is inspired by invention and founded on a culture of respect and collaboration. At Merck Research Labs, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills through collaboration with talented and dedicated colleagues while advancing your career. The Scientist position under the guidance of Laboratory Animal Manager and Director will provide study support and world class animal care to impact drug development and discovery and improve human health. Study support may include: Performing Animal Handling Compound Administration (All routes) In-Life Blood Sampling Necropsy Sampling and Tissue Collection Animal Health Observation, Clinical Scoring, Data Collection, and Data Management Research Equipment Use and Maintenance Responsibilities include understanding and executing in vivo studies including collaborating with researchers, conducting laboratory procedures in compliance with established protocols/plans and with regulatory and laboratory requirements and documenting experimental data including activities undertaken, existing conditions, observed results and variation from expected data patterns. Perform animal health checks including some weekends and holidays, provide husbandry oversite on some weekends including room checks and emergency facility issues, engage in safety inspections and provide insight for safety initiatives, learn new in-vivo procedures as needed or requested. Pacer Group