Animal Researcher

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Animal Laboratory Technician – Pest Control Product Development Job Description

This role supports research and development activities for pest control products by caring for laboratory rodents, preparing and testing product formulations, and ensuring all work complies with laboratory standards and regulations. You will work closely with the R&D team to evaluate raw materials, conduct product performance studies, and maintain accurate documentation in a regulated animal laboratory environment.

• 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.
• Inform the R&D manager immediately of any deviations from SOPs or study protocols.
• Assist in drafting new study protocols, compiling and analyzing study results, and preparing final reports for internal records and regulatory submissions.
• Communicate in a timely manner all information regarding formulations, project status, raw material research, and study results to the R&D manager and other departments as directed.
• Ensure all logs for test substances, samples, equipment calibration and maintenance, room records, and other study documents are current, accurate, and complete.
• Ensure all samples are properly identified, stored, and dispatched in a timely manner according to GLP requirements.
• Prepare samples of pilot mixes and finished goods for external submissions to third-party laboratories, as requested.
• Lead the scale-up process from pilot laboratory batches to production-sized batches, coordinating with relevant teams as needed.
• Maintain a current inventory of all laboratory chemicals and associated Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
• Maintain a non-GLP project database and file system, including records for both laboratory and field support studies.

• Degree in Biology, Microbiology, or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Practical experience handling mice and rats, including routine animal care and monitoring.
• Demonstrated animal handling skills, specifically with laboratory rodents.
• Ability to follow and apply laboratory SOPs, GLPs, and regulatory guidelines in daily work.
• Experience conducting laboratory studies, including preparation, execution, and documentation.
• Ability to create and follow formula mixing sheets and prepare pilot-scale batches.
• Strong attention to detail for maintaining accurate logs, records, and study documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to share study information, results, and project updates with R&D and other departments.
• Organizational skills to maintain a clean laboratory environment, manage inventory, and keep databases and files up to date.

• Experience working with pest control products or related formulations.
• Familiarity with EPA product performance testing requirements and procedures.
• Experience conducting non-GLP palatability and efficacy studies.
• Exposure to scaling up formulations from pilot laboratory batches to production-sized batches.
• Comfort working with Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and chemical inventory management.
• Experience preparing samples for submission to external or third-party laboratories.
• Background in both laboratory and field support studies is beneficial.

The role is based primarily in an animal laboratory, where you will work directly with mice and rats and perform routine animal care and monitoring. You will also spend time in the main laboratory area conducting formulation work, product testing, and documentation, as well as working in an office setting to analyze data, maintain records, and prepare reports. The position follows a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, with a start time typically between 7:00 am and 8:00 am for a 40-hour workweek. Occasional additional work of an hour or two may be required when studies are in progress. The environment involves handling laboratory chemicals, using standard laboratory equipment, and working under established SOPs and GLP guidelines to maintain a safe, organized, and compliant facility.

This is a Permanent position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

This company offers health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and a 401k match of $0.75 for every $1.00 up to 6%. They offer 80 hours of PTO prorated the first year based on date of hire, then a full 80 hours in year two (2027), and then 120 hours in year three (2028). They also have a profit sharing potential of up to 15% each year based on overall salary for the year. They also offer 12 holidays.

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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