Your primary role is to conduct research studies on animals for veterinary drug development under strict adherence to site Standard Operating Procedures. Such studies will need to comply with Global Clinical Practice or Good Laboratory Practice guidelines.
Our Animal Health Research & Development 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.
Primary Responsibilities
- Participate in the development and planning of product development. Ensure efficient, accurate trial work.
- Take the lead in the writing of Standard Operating Procedures, study protocols and study reports.
- Minor financial administration including (but not limited to)
> loading purchase orders,
> ensuring vendor delivers quality products.
- Taking the lead in the lifecycle maintenance of certain parasites.
- Assist in the conduct of parasite assays to measure resistance for clients.
- Maintain good housekeeping in certain areas allocated under your responsibility.
- Grade 12
- B. Tech. or B. Sc. degree in any biological sciences (Veterinary Technology is preferred).
- Good computer literacy including MS Word and MS Excel.
- GLP/GCP research environment preferred.
- Parasite lifecycle maintenance preferred.
- A good communicator with strong integrity.
- Good organisational skills.
- Good attention to detail.
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., Rahway, 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
In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one anothers thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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Employee Status
Regular
Relocation
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship
No
Travel Requirements
Flexible Work Arrangements
Work Week
Shift
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License
Yes
Hazardous Material(s)
Pesticides
Requisition ID R233927
