Research and Development Associate

Why work for Bell Labs?

• Stability - We've never had a layoff in 52 years!
• Safe Work Environment
• We manufacture our OWN products
• New Manufacturing Facility (2018)
• Competitive Wages
• Fitness Center open 24/7
• Work/Life Balance
• Achievable Goals
• Annual Raises, Holiday Bonuses and Cash Profit Sharing!
• Exceptional Benefits, Rich health insurance & 401k match

• 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.

• 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.

Education
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Master’s degree in a scientific discipline; or candidates with a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2–5 years of biological research experience involving rodents will also be considered.

Experience
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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).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Standard office and laboratory equipment, including computers, printers, microscopes, incubators, ovens balances. Mixers, power sprayers, electronic balances, cameras, and force gauges.

Physical Requirements
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Ability to stand for approximately 60% of the workday, lift 50 pounds safely and repeatedly, using proper ergonomics. Hand‑eye coordination for keyboarding, equipment operation, and animal handling tasks.

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