Job Description

Associate II, Clinical Services - 1 year contract role

Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statista\xe2\x80\x99s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).

Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

To perform independently the daily maintenance and care of the experimental animals kept at the company\xe2\x80\x99s Animal Health Division for research experiments and keep the whole aquatic lab in good working condition.

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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Daily care, monitoring and recording of designated experimental animals as well as the daily maintenance of the animal holding facilities

Routine biotechnical handling and treatments to the aquatic animals.

Anaesthetize test animals when required

To perform curative and/or preventative treatments for the aquatic animals in agreement with Animal Health Supervisor and Attending Veterinarian

To work according to GLP standards as described in SOP\'s.

To maintain and/or improve the health status of the aquatic animals within the limits of the experimental protocols and after agreement of the Project leader.

To suggest improvements of the holding facilities in order to improve animal well being

To evaluate experimental protocols for their applicability and discuss/suggest alterations to the Project team.

Suggest changes to the animal holding facilities depending on the protocol or improved experience.

To perform weekend maintenance tasks to the animals and the facilities.

Responsible for the following specific tasks:

Daily monitoring and recording of the health status of designated experimental animals.

Accurate and precise recording of the environmental parameters according to SOP\'s or experimental protocols.

To control and record technical actions according to SOP\xe2\x80\x99s

Performs general activities in order to maintain the smooth running of the division

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

To be successful in this role, you will have:

ITE or Diploma in Life Sciences or related field with working experience in aquaculture /animal husbandry and knowledge of laboratory animal handling and assisting project leader(s).

O\xe2\x80\x99 level Candidates with wide animal husbandry experience and sufficient working knowledge are also encouraged to apply.

Our Animal Health division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to the health and well-being of animals. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world\xe2\x80\x99s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society and our planet. We offer one of our industry\xe2\x80\x99s most innovative portfolio of products, services and technologies that serve to prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species.

Who we are\xe2\x80\xa6

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\xe2\x80\xa6

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 \xe2\x80\x94 and start making your impact today.

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 another\xe2\x80\x99s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Current Employees apply

Current Contingent Workers apply

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Specified

Shift: Not Indicated

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s):

Merck Sharp & Dohme