Animal Care Technician

Job Description

New hires in office-based roles in the US & Puerto Rico will be required, subject to applicable law, to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption to this vaccination requirement that can be accommodated without an undue burden to the operation. However, subject to applicable law, employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as employees in health services, customer facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.

Our Animal Health Research Laboratories team work tirelessly to invent solutions to improve the health and wellbeing of animals. Our state-of-the-art research facilities create an environment of innovation that enable us to create breakthrough science changing the way we approach animal health challenges.

Our Veterinary team use their scientific background to provide technical expertise and education to our customers, sales and marketing teams. With a deep knowledge of pharmacology and animal health we engage scientific exchange with external experts and industry leaders ensuring the scientific value of our animal health portfolio is understood.

• Provide animal care and good husbandry practices for poultry, small animals, and lab animals.

• Feeding and watering of animals: not limited to lifting and dispensing buckets of water and feed bags (minimum 50 lbs.).

• Cleaning of animal cages, pens, rooms, and other quarters: not limited to scooping, bagging, hosing, and operation of mechanized equipment (high-pressure sprayer, feed wagon, bobcat, tractors).

• Capable of working in inclement weather conditions, capable of taking multiple on-site showers when working in certain buildings, capable of wearing full body coveralls, full face respirators and other tight fitting personal protective equipment.

• Assist other animal care technicians as needed or directed.

• Cross train in all areas to serve as back-up and help.

• Cover for coworkers while sick or on vacation.

• This is a Monday – Friday, 1st Shift Position, over-time will be required including some weekends and holidays.

• Assist other personnel (R&D, QC, QA, Maintenance, Contractors, Security) as directed in animal testing.

• Maintain feed supplies and inventory.

• Will be responsible for one or more areas that will need to be kept stocked.

• Notify Supervisor in advance of supplies and inventory running short.

• Maintain animal test records as directed.
  Documentation – in all aspects of job.

  • Good documentation

  • Concurrent/contemporaneous and legible recordings.

  • Timely review of documentation

• Make and report routine observations of animals.

  • Observing each and every animal daily

  • Report concerns to Supervisor, Attending Vet, and Study Director.

• Compliance with USDA, OSHA, SOP, and GLP regulations/guidelines.

• Good Leader Behaviors.

  • Work with little supervision.

  • Attendance – showing up, being on time, willingness to stay late when needed.

  • Teamwork – helping coworkers.

  • Efficiency – completing work in a timely fashion, then helping others.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate Degree or Veterinary Technician License preferred

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum one year experience working with animals required (small animals or poultry).

• Strong communication and multi-tasking skills,

• Ability to work well within a team setting

• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to lift fifty pounds.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Positive attitude, effective communication skills, work with little supervision, have consistent attendance including being on time and willingness to stay late when needed.

• Completing work in a timely fashion, then helping other coworkers.

• Certification by American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) is desirable.

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.

Who we are …

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for …

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

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In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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Requisition ID:R180356