Entomologist

Details:

Job Title: Entomologist

Location: Union City, TN

ZIP Code: 38261

Start Date: Right Away

Keywords: #ScienceProfessionalJobs #LabTechnicianJobs

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• This position will assist in the rearing of insects for research purposes.

• Insect colony maintenance (feeding, cleaning cages, diet prep, etc.), greenhouse activities, assisting with laboratory experiments, supporting field research (data collection, weed removal, infesting trials, etc.), following and maintaining the ISO Quality Management Standards, wearing proper PPE and taking proper safety precautions while working in the lab and potentially field.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced global and multi-cultural environment.

• Required education is high school diploma or equivalent (GED).

• One year of related experience and/or training preferred

• Works quickly and pays attention to detail, good communicator and works well in small team environment.

• Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.

• Work may involve long periods of standing or sitting and handling different insect life stages.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Must have the ability to pass a physical and pulmonary fit test for respirator use and have the ability to lift 45 pounds.

• Must have the ability to work for long periods of time in insect rearing rooms under warm and humid conditions (80 °F and 60% RH).

• Steady hands and not have an aversion to the odors put off by insects or be allergic to them

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com

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