Senior Animal Care Technician

Job Description The Senior Animal Care Technician is responsible for the care and husbandry of animals. This position will work with a variety of animal species. At all times, the technician must follow Standard Operating Procedures, adhere to all safety and company policies and perform duties assigned by department supervisor. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: u00b7 Feeding and watering of animals u00b7 Daily observations of animals u00b7 Cleaning of animal cages, pens and/or rooms u00b7 Room, pen and cage set-up for animal tests u00b7 Equipment set-up and operation u00b7 Maintaining inventory of animal husbandry supplies u00b7 Review and revision of Standard Operating Procedures u00b7 Complete supervisor project assignments in timely fashion u00b7 Compliance with federal, state and site regulations and guidelines u00b7 Capable of working in inclement conditions, including extreme heat and cold weather u00b7 Must be willing to some overtime on weekends and holidays Position Qualifications: Education Minimum Requirement: u00b7 High School Diploma required; u00b7 Associates preferred. Required Experience and Skills: u00b7 Minimum 3-5 years of experience working with animals in a professional setting. #MSJR We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. Required Skills: Accountability, Accountability, Analytical Method Development, Analytical Method Transfer, Animal Care, Animal Containment Products, Animal Ethics, Animal Feed, Animal Handling, Animal Husbandry, Animal Science, Animal Welfare, Bioburden Testing, Chemical Analysis, ELISA Techniques, Environmental Monitoring, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Livestock Production, Microbial Assays, Microbiological Analysis, Process Improvements, Product Safety, Quality Control Management, Sample Testing, Stability Testing {+ 5 more} Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE ( Current Contingent Workers apply HERE ( US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here ( if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights ( EEOC GINA Supplementu200b We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one anotheru2019s thinking and approach problems collectively. 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Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as u201cremoteu201d. San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angelesu2019 Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance 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: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 02/13/2026 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. Requisition ID: R382163

Created: 2026-02-06