Animal Researcher

Permanent, fully onsite position in Milwaukee, WI.

About the role

Support the development of pest-control products by caring for laboratory rodents and conducting formulation, packaging, and efficacy studies in a GLP-compliant environment.

Responsibilities

• Care for mice and rats on a daily basis, including feeding, watering, and monitoring their health and behavior.
• Oversee and execute the cleaning of all equipment associated with the care of laboratory rodents.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant animal laboratory environment.
• Follow all animal laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), and other applicable laboratory guidelines.
• Evaluate new and alternative raw materials to improve existing pest control products and to support the development of new products.
• Investigate and test new product formulations, packaging solutions, and novel pest control devices.
• Create formula mixing sheets and produce pilot-scale batches of pest control products.
• Conduct non-GLP palatability and efficacy studies to assess product performance.
• Organize and conduct standard EPA product performance testing according to established protocols.
• Ensure all relevant phases of studies are conducted and records are maintained in accordance with study protocols, SOPs, and GLP requirements.

Requirements

• Experience with daily care of laboratory rodents (mice and rats).
• Familiarity with GLP, SOPs, and EPA testing protocols.
• Ability to evaluate raw materials, develop formulations, and produce pilot-scale batches.
• Proficiency in maintaining detailed study records and laboratory compliance.

Pay

$50,000 – $75,000 per year.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) match: $0.75 for every $1.00 contributed, up to 6%.
• Paid time off: 80 hours prorated in the first year, 80 hours in year two, and 120 hours in year three.
• Profit-sharing potential of up to 15% of annual salary.
• 12 paid holidays per year.