Junior Veterinary Researcher

Job Description As the Junior Veterinary Researcher, your primary role is to conduct **research studies** on animals for veterinary drug development under strict adherence to site SOP’s. Such studies may need to comply with GCP or GLP guidelines. **Responsibilities:** General **research work** including (but not limited to) the conduct of research studies, the maintenance of parasitic lifecycles and the review of all documents relating to research, quality assurance and animal ethics. Conducts **GLP/GCP studies:** ·       Study planning and protocol writing (or study plan for GLP). ·       Ensure that all consumables necessary for study completion are available. ·       Ensure that all involved staff have the required training to perform their tasks. ·       Ensure immaculate record keeping in accordance with guidelines. Processes **client services** samples: ·       Completes laboratory tests for clients such as EPG’s, larval resistance tests, serology, parasite identification etc. ·       Generates client services reports. ·       Communicates with field representatives on client samples and keeps records of results. Minor **financial administration** including (but not limited to) ·       Sourcing quotations, ·       Loading purchase orders, ·       Keeping track of spending. Manages the **lifecycle maintenance** of certain parasites. Maintains **laboratory equipment** in accordance with site SOP requirements. Manages certain **assigned areas of responsibility**: ·       Ensures required consumable stock is kept at sufficient levels ·       Ensures good housekeeping ·       Inspects area for maintenance needs ·       Inspects area for compliance with site SOP’s and EHS requirements. Take the lead in the **writing** of SOP’s, study protocols and study reports. **Educational Requirements** ·       Grade 12 or equivalent. ·       Higher National Diploma in Vet. Tech, B. Tech; BHSc Vet Tech. or BSc. degree in any biological sciences (Veterinary Technology is preferred). Good computer literacy including MS Word and MS Excel. **Personality Requirements** * A good communicator with strong integrity. * Good organisational skills. * Good attention to detail. **Specific Experience** * Good Lab Practice/Good Clinical Practice research environment will be an advantage. * Parasite lifecycle maintenance will be an advantage. * Research protocol writing will be an advantage. **Required Skills:** Animal Ethics, Biological Sciences, Data Recording, GLP Regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Health Sciences, Scientific Communications, Scientific Research, Team Collaboration, Teamwork, Veterinary Research **Preferred Skills:** Current Employees apply [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld) Current Contingent Workers apply [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld) **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:** Regular **Relocation:** **VISA Sponsorship:** **Travel Requirements:** **Flexible Work Arrangements:** Not Applicable **Shift:** **Valid Driving License:** **Hazardous Material(s):** **Job Posting End Date:** 08/31/2026 **\*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.**