Senior 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

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, food security and the environment. With a deep commitment to trust, integrity and collaboration, Flyttr has become the trusted partner of governments, industries, philanthropies and communities seeking to 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 find Flyttr to be an exhilarating place to do their best work and will find that every person at Flyttr plays a critical role in a dynamic, exciting, team-oriented culture.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Insect Technician to join a dynamic project team dedicated to the research and development of ground-breaking biological technologies designed to sustainably and safely control insects that transmit deadly diseases and devastate crops.

You will join our strain development team who are focussed on the generation and characterisation of self-limiting insect strains for future use in field operations.

You will be looking after our insect colonies and/or laboratory equipment, assisting with experimental set-up and data collection, as well as helping to maintain a safe and functional working environment. You will be able to record data precisely and timely, and provide clear communication to your line manager. You will be able to manage both planned and unplanned workstreams, responding to company priorities. You will be able to work independently while maintaining a strong team ethos, to demonstrate good laboratory practices, and to follow SOPs. Excellent communication skills and an enthusiasm for the Flyttr mission are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate self-limiting strains and assess them against the Flyttr target 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Bachelor of Science) or equivalent experience required;


• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential;


• Competency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint required;


• Experience of working in a biological sciences laboratory is preferred;


• Experience in animal husbandry and/or maintaining insect colonies is desirable;


• Expertise in insect or arthropod transformation is highly desirable.

Behavioral Requirements

• Commitment to, and passion for, the Flyttr mission and values.


• Responsive to the needs of an international business working across different time zones, adapting working patterns in-line with business requirements.


• Positive, humble, cooperative and professional, always.


• Works with urgency and solves things promptly.


• Resilient and persistent in an innovative and constantly changing environment.


• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable building processes from scratch.


• Values collaboration and works effectively with global colleagues.

Why Join Us?

At Flyttr, you will be at the forefront of critical global biosecurity efforts, working alongside a dynamic team of leaders, technologists, scientists, engineers, commercial teams, regulatory experts and 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.