Entomologist

• Design, implement, and evaluate production and research trials to improve operational performance and biological outcomes. 
  
• Monitor insect health, lifecycle performance, and productivity, identifying opportunities for improvement and corrective action.
  
• Analyze production and biological data to identify trends, risks, and performance improvement opportunities. 
  
• Develop reports, dashboards, and recommendations to support informed decision-making by stakeholders.
  
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, consistency, and production outputs.
  
• Support the optimization and scaling of production processes to improve yield and operational effectiveness. 
  
• Monitor colony health, genetic stability, and strain performance, implementing improvement strategies where required. 
  
• Collaborate with production, research, and management teams to provide scientific guidance and practical biological solutions. 
  
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant laboratory and production standards
  

Requirements

• An Honours or Master's Degree in Entomology, Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline.
  
• Minimum of 2 years' experience within insect rearing, biological production, laboratory, or research environments.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. 
  
• Strong data analysis and technical report-writing skills.
  
• Understanding of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) principles and their application.
  
• Experience working with laboratory equipment, including microscopes. 
  
• Valid driver's license.