Clinical Research Parasitologist (Animal Health) Job
- Employer
- Merck
- Location
- DeSoto KS
- Closing date
- Oct 9, 2017
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- Sector
- Science, Computer Science and IT, Information Science and Technology, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmaceutical, Law
- Organization Type
- Clinical Practice
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Job Details
Clinical Research Parasitologist (Animal Health)-CLI005653
Description
Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. known as Merck in the United States and Canada, is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.
Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
The primary functions of the parasitologist in Clinical Research are to implement and oversee an in-house parasitology laboratory; and to design, conduct, and report internal and external studies that support the development of new companion animal and livestock antiparasitics.
- Designs, implements and reports parasitology studies on ecto- and endo-parasites in both companion and food-producing animals
- Serves as investigator as in-house parasitology studies for development drug candidates and label extensions of approved products
- Ensures compliance with Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and occasionally Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- Supports external parasitology studies, as needed
- Maintains contact with the all stakeholders (project leader, RA, Quality Assurance (QA) etc. and keeps them informed of the study progress
- Implements and manages a parasitology laboratory, including rearing and maintaining colonies of ectoparasites and gastrointestinal nematodes
- Trains and manages laboratory technician(s)
- Defines objectives, budgets, resources, timelines associated with the parasitology laboratory
- Supports pre-development activities as required, including implementation of sensitivity assays, evaluation of formulations and dose characterization studies.
- Supports biological activities related to parasitology
- Participates, as required, in meetings with management and/or regulatory agencies to present parasitology topics
- Develops and maintains a network of clinical parasitology and scientific contacts
Qualifications
Education:
- PhD or equivalent in veterinary parasitology required
- PhD in veterinary parasitology and DVM preferred
Required Experience and Skills:
- Minimum of (3) years of experience parasitology research, which may include graduate study in a relevant scientific field.
- Familiarity with MS Office programs
- High level of organizational skills
- Ability to complete tasks independently while working collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate internally with colleagues representing different disciplines and with external research partners and regulatory agencies.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Familiarity with the principles of Good Clinical Practice and Good Laboratory Practice.
Our employees are the key to our company’s success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Our Company’s benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives. If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@merck.com.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:
Merck & Co., Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:
EEOC Poster
EEOC GINA Supplement
Merck is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.
Job: Clinical Research (Non-M.D.)
Job Title:Assoc Prin. Scientist, Clinical Research
Primary Location: NA-US-KS-DeSoto
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time
Number of Openings: 1
Hazardous Materials: Helminths, acari and insects
Company Trade Name:Merck
Description
Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. known as Merck in the United States and Canada, is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.
Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
The primary functions of the parasitologist in Clinical Research are to implement and oversee an in-house parasitology laboratory; and to design, conduct, and report internal and external studies that support the development of new companion animal and livestock antiparasitics.
- Designs, implements and reports parasitology studies on ecto- and endo-parasites in both companion and food-producing animals
- Serves as investigator as in-house parasitology studies for development drug candidates and label extensions of approved products
- Ensures compliance with Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and occasionally Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- Supports external parasitology studies, as needed
- Maintains contact with the all stakeholders (project leader, RA, Quality Assurance (QA) etc. and keeps them informed of the study progress
- Implements and manages a parasitology laboratory, including rearing and maintaining colonies of ectoparasites and gastrointestinal nematodes
- Trains and manages laboratory technician(s)
- Defines objectives, budgets, resources, timelines associated with the parasitology laboratory
- Supports pre-development activities as required, including implementation of sensitivity assays, evaluation of formulations and dose characterization studies.
- Supports biological activities related to parasitology
- Participates, as required, in meetings with management and/or regulatory agencies to present parasitology topics
- Develops and maintains a network of clinical parasitology and scientific contacts
Qualifications
Education:
- PhD or equivalent in veterinary parasitology required
- PhD in veterinary parasitology and DVM preferred
Required Experience and Skills:
- Minimum of (3) years of experience parasitology research, which may include graduate study in a relevant scientific field.
- Familiarity with MS Office programs
- High level of organizational skills
- Ability to complete tasks independently while working collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate internally with colleagues representing different disciplines and with external research partners and regulatory agencies.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Familiarity with the principles of Good Clinical Practice and Good Laboratory Practice.
Our employees are the key to our company’s success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Our Company’s benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives. If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@merck.com.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:
Merck & Co., Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:
EEOC Poster
EEOC GINA Supplement
Merck is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.
Job: Clinical Research (Non-M.D.)
Job Title:Assoc Prin. Scientist, Clinical Research
Primary Location: NA-US-KS-DeSoto
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time
Number of Openings: 1
Hazardous Materials: Helminths, acari and insects
Company Trade Name:Merck
Company
Our vision is to make a difference in the lives of people globally through our innovative medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, consumer health and animal products. We aspire to be the best healthcare company in the world and are dedicated to providing leading innovations and solutions for tomorrow.
We have made it our mission to provide innovative, distinctive products and services that save and improve lives, satisfy customer needs and to be recognized as a great place to work
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