Insectary Associate- Part-time (Contract) Position Available In Durham, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: GreenLight Biosciences is seeking a part-time Insectary Associate in Durham, NC. Responsibilities include maintaining arthropod colonies, preparing insect diet, and ensuring safe laboratory operations. The ideal candidate has experience with insects and plants, attention to detail, and a biology-related degree or equivalent experience. This position offers 20-30 hours per week for a 6-month contract.
Job Description
Insectary Associate- Part-time (Contract) 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars Durham, NC
ABOUT GREENLIGHT
GreenLight Biosciences is using RNA to create a world where plants, people, and the planet can thrive together. The company is developing highly effective agricultural solutions for farmers and beekeepers that are targeted to specific pests and degrade quickly in the environment. Our pipeline includes products to protect honeybees and a range of fruits and vegetables. The GreenLight platform allows us to research, design, and manufacture across multiple product categories including insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides. For more information, visit www.greenlightbio.com. GreenLight Biosciences maintains several arthropod species in a dedicated insectary at our RTP research location. We are seeking an Insectary Associate to join our Discovery Biology team. This person will work alongside our Insectary Lead, 20-30 h/wk with occasional weekend and/or holiday work (2-3 h) for a contract period of 6 months. The Insectary Associate will perform routine colony maintenance, such as counting and transferring arthropods, replacing plant material, and cleaning cages. They will learn to identify several arthropod species and their life stages and learn about their biology. This is an excellent opportunity to experience life in a biotech startup!
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with maintenance and care of colonies of multiple orders of arthropods (Thysanoptera, Lepidoptera, Coleoptera, Acariformes, and others) Monitor colonies for health and proactively report potential issues to the lead Prepare insect diet and rearing materials Identify life stages of arthropods using microscope Help with fulfilling insect requests from other GreenLight teams Ensure safe laboratory operations and a safety-focused work culture Operate under APHIS containment guidelines for regulated organisms Part-time, 20-30 h/wk Occasional weekend and/or holiday work (2-3 h)
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working with insects and plants in a laboratory environment Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to detail Motivated to work as part of a dynamic and diverse team Enthusiasm to learn with an open mind Ability to communicate with and adapt to the needs of stakeholders Strong interest in hands-on work and practical problem solving
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in biology, entomology, animal sciences, or relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and insectary experience Coursework in an arthropod or ecological related field Monitoring abiotic and biotic factors in biological systems Experience maintaining biological organisms for multiple generations Greenlight Biosciences Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
