Insect Production R&D Associate (f/m/x)

Our mission

Feeding the future. Closing the circles.

We at FarmInsect offer a cycle around Agritech products with regional insect breeding. This includes providing highly automated fattening systems and supplying farmers with young animals. We also buy back their overproduction of fattened larvae to process them into pet food. Our vision is to completely replace soy and fishmeal with insects as a regional and sustainable feedstuff. The advantage: our protein-rich feed is more sustainable, resource-friendly, and cost-effective than conventional feed in agriculture.

For our production location in 84564 Oberbergkirchen, we are looking for employees for R&D and production. The unit produces young larvae to supply customer plants. Additionally, various trials are conducted to optimize insect fattening. As an Insect Production R&D Associate, you will play a crucial role in our insect production operations, handling daily production tasks and maintaining cleanliness and efficiency of the production area.

According to the shift plan, occasional weekend work is required. You will also have opportunities for training to enhance your skills in insect biology, safety protocols, language proficiency, and workplace communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily production tasks related to insect farming, including harvesting, sieving, exchanging egg traps and pupae, and more.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform regular maintenance of the production area.
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines during production activities.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production targets and goals.
• Monitor and document process parameters such as harvest quantities.
• Drive deliveries to customers.

Your profile

• BSc or MSc in entomology, biology, agricultural sciences, animal sciences, or a related field, or relevant apprenticeship or experience in agriculture.
• Valid driver’s license (class B) and access to a car.
• Proficiency in English and basic German skills.
• Good technical understanding and manual skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience in a production role within the feed industry, insect farming, or breeding is preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to identify challenges, analyze root causes, and implement practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning in insect biology, production techniques, and operations.

Why us?

• Pioneering work in the field of AgriTech.
• Collaboration with a diverse team of over 10 nationalities, with ongoing growth.
• High potential for personal growth in organizing and shaping work processes, ideation, and implementation.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Contributing to topics that help make the world a better place.
• Mobility subsidy.
• Regular team events.
• Positive and upbeat work environment!