Field Trials Manager

Socket.dev; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Flyttr in San Antonio, Texas, seeks a Field Trials Manager to lead planning, coordination, and execution of pest management field trials supporting our biosecurity platform.

You will design trial protocols, supervise field teams, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with partners to translate findings into actionable insights for protecting agriculture and public health. This role requires travel and hands-on leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Entomology, Biology, Ecology, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Wildlife Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience planning, conducting, and managing field-based scientific research, agricultural trials, pest management programs, or similar field operations.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in dynamic field environments.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to field locations and work outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet applicable company driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of field trials supporting Flyttr's pest management and biosecurity programs—particularly focus on NWS.
• Develop detailed field trial plans, timelines, protocols, resource requirements, and standard operating procedures, identifying potential pitfalls.
• Ensure field activities are conducted consistently with approved study protocols, scientific objectives, and operational requirements.
• Support analysis and interpretation of field trial results in collaboration with scientific teams.
• Contribute to technical reports, presentations, and recommendations based on field trial findings.
• Maintain readiness of field equipment and ensure maintenance, calibration, inventory, and documentation.
• Work with EHS, regulatory, scientific, and quality teams to meet safety and compliance standards.
• Ensure personnel receive appropriate training before assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate trial documentation and support reviews as required.
• Serve as a key operational contact with government agencies, research institutions, landowners, agricultural partners, contractors, and other external stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with partners involved in field trial planning and execution.
• Communicate trial objectives, schedules, responsibilities, progress, risks, and results clearly to stakeholders.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of field personnel as the program grows.
• Provide occasional weekend support as part of a rotation.

Skills

Field operations

Project management

Independent work

Travel readiness

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Entomology/related scientific field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

GIS

Electronic data capture systems

Sterile Insect Technique

Job description

About Us

We are a team of passionate individuals from 15 countries developing the world's first biosecurity platform built to combat critical pest threats to human health, foodsecurityand the environment. With a deep commitment to trust,integrityand collaboration,Flyttrhas become the trusted partner of governments, industries,philanthropiesand communitiesseekingto make bold advancements on the biggest pest threats of our time. We work with urgency because lives and livelihoods depend on it. Successful candidates will findFlyttrto be an exhilarating place to do their best work and will find that every person atFlyttr plays a critical role in a dynamic, exciting, team-oriented culture.

Role Overview

To aid inFlyttr's mission to combat thecritical threatfromNew World screwworm (NWS)in the United States,the Field Trials Managerwill lead the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of field trials supporting Flyttr's pest management and biosecurityplatforms. Thisrole willbe responsible fortranslating scientific and operationalobjectivesinto well designed field activities, ensuring trials are conducted safely, consistently, andin accordance with approved protocols and applicable regulatory requirements.

Working closely with scientific, operational, regulatory, and external partners, the Field Trials Manager will oversee field trialand monitoringactivities frominitialplanning through execution, data collection, analysis support, and final reporting. The role requires a strong combination of scientific understanding, project management, field operations, and stakeholder coordination.The position will be based inSan Antonio, Texas,with field activities expected to cover much of the state and region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of field trials supporting Flyttr's pest management and biosecurity programs- particularly focus on NWS.
• Develop detailed field trial plans, timelines, protocols, resource requirements, andstandardoperational procedures, whileidentifyingpossible pitfalls.
• Ensure field activities are conducted consistently with approved study protocols, scientificobjectives, and operational requirements.
  
• Support analysis and interpretation of field trial results in collaboration with scientific teams.
• Contribute to technical reports, presentations, and recommendations based on field trial findings.
• Maintain readiness of field equipment and ensureappropriate maintenance, calibration, inventory, and documentation.
• Work closely with EHS, regulatory, scientific, and quality teams to ensure field activities meet applicable safety and compliance standards.
• Ensure personnel participating in field activities receive appropriate training before performing assigned responsibilities.
• Maintainaccuratetrial documentation and support internal or external reviews asrequired.
• Serve as a key operational point of contact with government agencies, research institutions, landowners, agricultural partners, contractors, and other external stakeholders as appropriate.
• Build strong working relationships with partners involved in field trial planning and execution.
• Communicate trial objectives, schedules, responsibilities, progress, risks, and results clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and training of field personnel as the program grows.
• Provide occasional weekend support as part of a rotation within the team.
  

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Entomology, Biology, Ecology, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Wildlife Biology, ora relatedscientific discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experienceplanning,conducting,andormanaging field based scientific research, agricultural trials, pest management programs, or similar field operations.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in dynamic field environments.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to field locations and work outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet applicable company driving requirements.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Entomology, Biology, Ecology, Agriculture, Environmental Science, ora related field.
• Experience working with livestock systems and/or livestock pests is highly desirable.
• Experience coordinating largescale monitoring programsfor flying insects.
• Experience with GIS and electronic data capture systems.
• Experience with Sterile Insect Technique or other area wide pest management programs.
• Experience working within regulated research or operational environments.
• Previousexperience leading field teams, technicians, contractors, or seasonal personnel.

This position will involve a combination of office, laboratory, and outdoor field work. The Field Trials Manager should be comfortable working outdoors for extended periods and may be exposed to heat, humidity, insects, uneven terrain, agricultural environments, and other conditions associated with field research.

Regular travel to field trial locations will be required. Field activities may occasionally require early mornings, evenings, weekends, or adjusted schedules based on environmental conditions and trial requirements.

Behavioral Requirements

• Passionate aboutFlyttr'smission and committed to our values.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to balance strategic planning with hands-on field execution.
• Calm and effective under pressure, with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Work with a sense of urgency and solve things promptly.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build productive relationships across cultures and organizations.
• Flexible and responsive to changing operational priorities.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Why Join Us?

AtFlyttr, you will be at the forefront of critical global biosecurity efforts, working alongside a dynamic team of leaders, technologists, scientists, engineers, commercial teams, regulatoryexpertsand operational drivers on the front lines. You will have the opportunity to directly shape the policy landscape for pioneering technologies and build the critical relationships necessary to protect global agriculture and public health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, disability, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, medical condition, gender reassignment, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.