Black Soldier Fly - Farm Technician (Saudi Arabia)

Eram Talent; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced professional to oversee daily operations of the Black Soldier Fly production unit. The role requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience in insect farming, along with a degree in Entomology or a related field. Responsibilities include monitoring environmental conditions, analyzing production data, and training junior technicians. Candidates comfortable in farm/lab environments and with strong entomology knowledge will excel in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Black Soldier Fly farming.
• Strong understanding of insect biology, life cycles, and bioconversion systems.
• Experience working in tropical or sub-Saharan African climates is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute daily operations of the BSF production unit.
• Monitor and maintain optimal environmental conditions for BSF life cycle stages.
• Analyze production data and prepare regular reports.

Skills

Black Soldier Fly farming

Insect rearing

Data analysis

Entomology knowledge

Education

Degree or diploma in Entomology, Agriculture, Animal Science, Biological Sciences

Job description

🧪 Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee and execute daily operations of the BSF production unit, including egg collection, larvae rearing, and harvesting.
• Monitor and maintain optimal environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, substrate quality) for BSF life cycle stages.
• Develop and implement protocols for insect health, breeding efficiency, and waste-to-protein conversion.
• Analyze production data and prepare regular reports to improve yields and reduce mortality rates.
• Supervise junior technicians and provide on-the-job training.
• Collaborate with R&D teams on trials, feed formulation, and scaling innovations.
• Ensure biosecurity, hygiene, and workplace safety standards are consistently followed.

Qualifications & Requirements :

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in:
• Black Soldier Fly farming,
• Insect rearing (BSF, houseflies, silkworms, crickets),
• Entomology research projects involving live insects.
• Degree or diploma in Entomology, Agriculture, Animal Science, Biological Sciences, or related field.
• Strong understanding of insect biology, life cycles, and farm-level bioconversion systems.
• Ability to maintain detailed records and analyze biological or operational data.
• Experience working in tropical or sub-Saharan African climates is an added advantage.
• Comfortable working in farm / lab environments and managing organic waste.