Insect Scientist — Biosecurity R&D & Data

Flyttr

San Antonio (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Flyttr is seeking an Insect Scientist to join a cross-disciplinary team focused on pioneering biosecurity technologies. You will establish insect colonies, design and execute experiments, and generate high-quality data to advance project goals.

You will work under a Senior Scientist, ensuring rigorous data collection, meticulous documentation, and clear communication of results. A strong background in entomology and data analysis is essential.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in entomology, biology, or biochemistry is required.
Excellent written and oral communication in English.
Based in the US and legally authorized to work.
Strong technical abilities for the role.
Competency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience in insect husbandry and/or maintaining insect colonies is desirable.
Expertise in insect or arthropod transformation is highly desirable.
Proficiency in R/R Studio and statistics is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Generate self-limiting insect strains and evaluate against project metrics.
Design and run experiments aligned with program goals, with Senior Insect Scientist endorsement.
Carefully record data and document activities and processes in laboratory books.
Contribute to data analysis, report data in meetings, and write clear internal reports.
Provide clear communication regarding outcomes with the Senior Insect Scientist.
Support the laboratory’s smooth operation, maintain SOPs and safety records.
Follow and update SOPs, COSHH and risk assessments.
Manage and train any direct report per SOPs and training records.
Provide occasional weekend support as part of a rota.