Senior Insect Research & Lab Technician

Flyttr; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Flyttr is seeking a Senior Insect Technician to join a cross-disciplinary R&D team advancing biosecurity technologies. You will manage insect colonies, assist with experimental setup and data collection, and help maintain a safe, compliant laboratory environment.

You will work independently while collaborating with global colleagues, recording results with precision and communicating clearly to your line manager. A B.S. degree and lab experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and oral English communication.
• Competency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Experience in a biological sciences laboratory is preferred.
• Experience in insect colonies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Generate self-limiting insect strains and assess them against product profile metrics.
• Maintain insect colonies and conduct experiments according to specified protocols.
• Carefully record data and document activities and processes within laboratory books or other applicable records.
• Provide clear communication to the strain development scientist and team lead on experimental status.
• Support the smooth running of the laboratory, maintaining tidiness, improving processes and supporting the team’s compliance to established procedures, regulations and health and safety.
• Preparation and maintenance of laboratory stock solutions, insect diets and equipment, including ordering of laboratory supplies.
• Follow and maintain up to date health and safety records and write and update SOPs, COSHH and risk assessments.
• Manage and train any direct report in line with SOPs and training records.
• Provide occasional weekend support as part of a rota within the R&D team.

Skills

English communication

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (BS)

Job description

Flyttr is seeking a Senior Insect Technician to join a cross-disciplinary R&D team advancing biosecurity technologies. You will manage insect colonies, assist with experimental setup and data collection, and help maintain a safe, compliant laboratory environment.

You will work independently while collaborating with global colleagues, recording results with precision and communicating clearly to your line manager. A B.S. degree and lab experience are required.