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Insect Laboatory Technician

Insect Laboratory Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

 

The successful candidate will join our full-time permanent team as an Insect Rearing Technician. Prior entomology experience is not required! An energetic, responsible applicant looking to take on a new challenge will be an excellent fit in this position. Extensive training will be provided and lack of prior scientific experience is not an absolute requirement.

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Insect rearing is a hands-on, production-oriented discipline. Most days are unique in terms of exact workload, but are extremely task and schedule oriented. Insect Rearing Technicians work as a team to complete daily tasks, receiving support as needed from the management team. Working with insects is a unique career, where training and support are integral to our success. We hope to hire an individual who will join us on our journey as a small but dedicated company that engages with both customers and fellow employees from a baseline of respect and commitment.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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  • Prepare insect artificial diets.

  • Complete general tasks related to housing and caring for insect colonies.

  • Prepare insect shipments for customers.

  • Basic data collection.

  • Learn, follow, and update SOPs and other work instructions.

  • Clean and organize the laboratory space.

  • Maintain, clean, and calibrate laboratory equipment.

  • Support the insect bioassay (testing) team when required.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Our ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, or an equivalent discipline.

  • Laboratory experience (post-secondary and/or professional).

  • Meticulous, self-starting attitude.

  • Ability to work well in a task and schedule oriented team environment.

  • Understanding of efficient time-management in a production atmosphere.

  • Flexible, results-oriented attitude.

  • Skill with operation of basic laboratory equipment and data collection.

 

COMPENSATION

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A competitive base salary beginning at $17.50 per hour, along with company-paid medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverages. We offer bonuses, paid time off and other company-sponsored fringe benefit programs, all in a casual, close-knit team environment.

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HOW TO APPLY

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Please send a cover letter briefly detailing your interest along with your resume via Indeed. Questions regarding this position may be sent via Indeed or by emailing jobs@benzonresearch.com.

 

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