Insect Rearing Technician – Part Time

Summary:

Works on the technical aspects of insect farming, including maintaining equipment, monitoring environmental conditions, and ensuring the health and welfare of the insect population.

Responsibilities:

• Set up food and equipment for use including blood feeding weekly, preparing food for larvae and sugar feeders for cages.
• Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment and the insectary, including but not limited to mopping of floors, cleaning sinks and countertops, and removing trash.
• Label cages and pans for inventory.
• Make, organize and store solutions safely and properly according to safety instructions and SOPs.
• Record all data and results (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility
• Ensure that all safety guidelines are always followed strictly and maintain a clean and orderly environment.

Requirements:

• Current Entomology, Biology, Chemistry or Life sciences student is ideal.
• Must be comfortable in a lab setting.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Additional Details:

• Flexible part time work schedule:
• 25 hours per week
• Monday – Wednesday (9:00 am – 2:00 pm)
• Saturday – Sunday (9:00 am – 2:00 pm)
• Growth opportunity potential (full-time).
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Rad Source Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at anytime at the sole discretion of the Employer.