Scientist – Clinical Pathology

Job Description

Job Description: 

Our Research Scientists are our Inventors. We identify and target steps in disease mechanisms or pathways that could be inhibited or enhanced. Our goal is to isolate a compound that is effective against a disease target. Using innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities and robust scientific methodology we collaborate to discover the next medical breakthrough. 

The Clinical Pathology group within Nonclinical Drug Safety our Company Research Laboratories works with multiple departments to determine the toxicity profile for test compounds intended for human or animal health applications.  Our group is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong technical skills and attention to detail to contribute to well-defined studies and complex research projects. 

 Specific Responsibilities:

• Perform biochemistry, hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis testing of nonclinical and investigative study samples. 

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation. 

• Carry out assigned tasks and apply sound basic laboratory skills that include recording, evaluation, and assessment of data.   

• Learn new software applications and laboratory information management systems. 

• Follow well-established Standard Operating Procedures and Good Laboratory Practices. 

• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation. 

• Comply with all local, state, and federal laws for conducting in-vivo research.  

• Communicate and interact with other team members. 

Education Minimum Requirement:

• BA/BS in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related discipline.  

 Required Experience and Skills:  

• Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist, ASCP certification, with a minimum of 1-year clinical laboratory experience 

• Experience with hematology, clinical chemistry, coagulation, and urinalysis instrumentation  

• Experience with technical applications 

• Attentive to detail and focused on compliance/quality   

• Strong written and oral communication skills 

• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills 

Preferred Experience and Skills:  

• Proficiency in peripheral blood smear examination 

• Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices 

Required Skills:

Blood Analysis, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Operations, Clinical Pathology, Good Lab Practices, Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), Laboratory Processes, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Lab Technology, Microscopic Imaging, Morphology, Specimen Handling, Toxicity Studies, Urinalysis

Preferred Skills:

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The primary location for this posting is:

USA - Pennsylvania - West Point

Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below.

The salary range for the primary location of this role is:

$87,300.00 - $137,400.00

This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

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. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Additional location(s): Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

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 Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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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:

11/19/2026

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