Insect Rearing Lab Technician — ISO‑Compliant & Team‑Focused

Bayer AG; Union City, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer AG seeks a laboratory team member to assist in insect rearing for research purposes at our Union City, TN site. You will manage insect colonies, assist with experiments, collect data, and help with plant maintenance as part of a collaborative team environment.

You will also troubleshoot equipment, maintain logs, perform calculations, and ensure strict adherence to ISO Quality Management Standards, SOPs, and safety protocols in a fast-paced lab setting.

Qualifications

• Must follow ISO Quality Management Standards and SOPs.
• Wear PPE and observe safety practices in the lab.
• Strong teamwork and communication are required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in insect rearing for research purposes.
• Maintain insect colonies and carry out life stages handling (feeding, cages, media).
• Support laboratory experiments, data collection and entry, and plant maintenance.
• Generate or evaluate lab-scale samples for customer programs and manufacturing support.
• Troubleshoot and maintain lab equipment for production and scale-up.
• Keep logs/notebooks and computer records accurate and up-to-date.
• Perform internet searches for problem solving when needed.
• Conduct stoichiometric calculations for production via computer or hand methods.
• Follow EHS, SOPs, and Responsible Care guidelines to maintain a safe environment.
• Coordinate with supervisors and other functions; interface with customers if required; provide timely results.

Skills

Team oriented

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Job description

Bayer AG seeks a laboratory team member to assist in insect rearing for research purposes at our Union City, TN site. You will manage insect colonies, assist with experiments, collect data, and help with plant maintenance as part of a collaborative team environment.

You will also troubleshoot equipment, maintain logs, perform calculations, and ensure strict adherence to ISO Quality Management Standards, SOPs, and safety protocols in a fast-paced lab setting.