Research and Development Associate

Bell Laboratories Office & Supervisory•Windsor, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bell Laboratories Inc., a highly successful specialty chemical manufacturer, has an opportunity for a motivated individual to join our talented team. At Bell Laboratories, we set the standards for innovation and quality products in the industry. We manufacture our own products in a new manufacturing facility (2018) and offer a stable work environment with competitive wages, a 24/7 fitness center, work/life balance, achievable goals, annual raises, holiday bonuses, cash profit sharing, and exceptional benefits including rich health insurance and 401k match.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a scientific discipline; or candidates with a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2–5 years of rodent research experience.
Working understanding of common target rodent species (Norway rats, roof rats, house mice).
Demonstrated understanding of rodent behavior, Neophobia, Social Learning, Species/strain, Avoidance learning.
Proficiency in current rodent handling and dosing techniques.
Previous involvement in designing and implementing rodent research projects in laboratory and domestic environments.
Pest Applicator Certification in the State of Wisconsin to facilitate device evaluation involving rodenticide use in bait stations with the Field Technicians.
Demonstrated working knowledge of common animal laboratory practices: Animal husbandry and welfare, Animal identification (e.g., tattooing), Toxicology study conduct, Disease recognition, Dose calculations, Pain/distress recognition.
Demonstrated proficiency in technical writing of lab reports and research summaries tailored to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience documenting studies in an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN).

Nice To Haves

Agile and responsive to rapidly changing priorities.
Thrive in an environment where project focus can shift.
Willingness to develop “IoT” device literacy.
Highly motivated to identify and solve problems on the Bell Rodent Sensing IoT portfolio.
Innovative and creative thinker.

Responsibilities

Become proficient in sensor based and network rodent control devices.
Development of trap efficacy data with focus on humaneness, and trap force data (trigger, clamp and impact momentum).
Develop a thorough understanding of trap approval guidelines as required.
Actively participate in the evaluation of integrated trap and bait station systems.
Evaluate performance capabilities of the Bell iQ product portfolio.
Provide support to Product Development Research on ongoing development projects.
Conduct all testing to support the Tomcat brand.
Participate in a rotating weekend schedule (approximately 1 in 5 weekends) with occasional holiday work as required.
Provide support to Product Development Research on ongoing development projects.