Research and Development Technician

Job Description

Job Description

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.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB ACTIVITIES:

Characteristics
• Agile and responsive to rapidly changing priorities
• Thrives in a work environment where projects can change
• Detail oriented
• Comfortable with repetitive task
• Willing to learn and apply new methods and equipment as needed
Responsibilities

Data Collection and Study Execution
• Independently collect high-quality data to evaluate rodent control products, including baits, traps, and bait stations.
• Conduct short-duration studies on assigned projects in accordance with approved protocols and timelines.
• Serve as the primary data collector for product performance and toxicology studies while maintaining strict compliance with current GLP requirements.
• Record all study data accurately and promptly in the electronic laboratory notebook (ELN).
• Prepare formulations using batch sheets and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Use project management tools to communicate work status and support scheduling and prioritization.
• Participate in a rotating weekend schedule (approximately 1 in 5 weekends) with occasional holiday work as required.
• Meet applicable vaccination and medical surveillance requirements.
Facility and Laboratory Operations
• Responsible for facility maintenance, sanitation, and environmental monitoring.
• Manage rodent procurement, storage, tracking, and ordering of laboratory supplies.
• Oversee maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and initiate vendor service requests when needed.
• Maintain equipment logs, document deviations, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Prepare, clean, and store cages, glassware, and testing apparatus.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION : B.S. in a scientific discipline or five or more years of experience in the conduct of laboratory rodent experimentation.

EXPERIENCE : Minimum American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at laboratory animal technician (LAT). Proficient in Good Laboratory Practice Standards (GLP) and Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) principles Demonstrated experience in rodent experimentation. Proficient in current animal handling and welfare techniques. Demonstrated working knowledge of: Animal facility maintenance and sanitation, pain/distress recognition, and rodent dosing techniques

KNOWEDLEGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES : Standard office and laboratory equipment, including computers, printers, microscopes, incubators, ovens balances. Mixers, power sprayers, electronic balances, cameras, and force gauges. Material handling equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts; training will be provided as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : 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.