Merck KGaA Posted August 13, 2026

Tech Manufacturing

Rehovot, Central, Israel FULL_TIME
Manufacturing & CMC

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About this opportunity

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Animal Breeding:

Manage, monitor and oversee mice breeding conditions, making necessary adjustments to ensure optimal breeding outcomes and the health and genetic integrity of laboratory animal colonies.

Animal Experimentation and documentation:

Manage and coordinate all activities related to the breeding of laboratory animals and the production of ascites fluid, tumors and rabbit antibody (immunization and bleeding) ensuring the highest quality and compliance with protocols and ensuring adherence to ethical standards and regulatory requirements.

Participate in the development of hybridoma cells and ensure the quality of raw materials transferred to other departments.

Participate in organ harvesting and ensure the quality of raw materials transferred to other departments.

Collect and record data accurately - Maintaining detailed records of experimental procedures and outcomes in accordance with established protocols and SOPs in the desired IT applications.

Schedule and monitor production processes, providing real-time technical support and problem-solving to maintain uninterrupted workflow.

Lead process improvements by introducing new technologies and optimizing production processes to meet market trends.

Interact collaboratively with the research team (e.g., the Principal Investigator or Study Director) and support with application request.

Animal Housing and Care:

Provide daily care for laboratory animals, including feeding, watering, and monitoring health and behaviour.

Maintain clean and sanitary housing environments, including regular cleaning and disinfection of cages, carts and any support equipment.

Compliance and Welfare:

Ensure compliance with all relevant animal welfare regulations and guidelines, including the 4Rs principles.

Ensure the quality of care and animal facility environment follows corporate standards and policies, as well as governmental regulations and other guidelines.

Ensure compliance with ISO 9001-2000 standards, as well as local and international animal welfare regulations, including AAALAC guidelines.

Interact collaboratively with MoH veterinary visits and collaborate with changes and adjustments according to visit findings.

Interact collaboratively with audits (e.g., AAALAC, SQ-AW, LS-QA).

Education

Relevant certification or qualification for handling rodents and rabbits.

Knowledge of animal welfare regulations and guidelines, including the 4Rs principles.

Professional Skills& Work Experience

Practical lab work experience with a strong understanding of laboratory animal husbandry, breeding, and production techniques.

Experience in facility maintenance and compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to animal welfare.

Personal Skills & Competencies

Excellent organizational and time-management skills to achieving results on time.

Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Technical proficiency with computer systems and controlled equipment.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Requirements:

Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to accommodate animal care schedules.

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Rehovot, Central, Israel
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Manufacturing & CMC role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 1793 comparable Manufacturing & CMC roles across 130 biopharma companies.

1793Comparable roles tracked
1703Currently active
130Companies hiring similar roles
47Countries represented

Salary context

527 of 1793 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

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Highest disclosed · Technical Operator, Packaging - 2nd Shift · Mylan Technologies, Inc. $37,000/yr – $800,000/yr
Peer group range $0 – $418,500 (median $135,233)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 1793 comparable roles

United States895
India117
Germany101
France74
Singapore70
Ireland64

+ 41 more countries

Seniority mix

789 of 1793 peers have a known seniority level

Senior258
Manager203
Associate82
Principal82
Director62
Associate Director61
Senior Director25
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc11
Executive/VP5

Therapeutic area mix

6 of 1793 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Vaccines & Infectious Disease4
Oncology1
Rare Disease1

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