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The Entomologist will ensure high quality production and observation of biosecurity measures, standards of NRGene Canada and timely outputs in a cost-effective manner.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Entomologist will have the following duties and responsibilities:
Insectary management
- Rear and maintain the black soldier fly colony
- Source insect feed and materials for their activities
- Measure key insect performance indicators
- Keep a clean and well-organized workspace
- Assist in the organization of planned activities, trials and procurement of materials required for their execution
- Providing technical and professional support to insectary workers
- Designing research/ experiments/technology geared towards improving insect
productivity
- Producing technical reports on activities undertaken
- Working towards improving insect performance in terms of growth and survival
- Identifying the feed resources and developing feed formula for insects
Leadership and Management
- Share knowledge of processes, techniques and products with the team to enhance their skill levels
- Provide feedback to his supervisor pertaining to performance of the team
- Assist with data collection and keep detailed and well-organized records
- Assist with literature research and administrative activities
- Ensure that materials and supplies are replenished as and when required
- Lead to write the grants
- Comply with waste disposal regulations
Measurable Outputs and Performance Indicators
Planning efficiency and timely
Preparation of weekly, monthly and activity reports;
Assist the team in preparing other relevant reports;
- Timely deliverable
- Flexibility
- Risk prevention and reporting as well as mitigation measures suggested and action taken
Project and Personnel Management Skills
- Technical writing and article authoring
- Supervise laboratory technical personnel
- Preparing or evaluating technical proposals
- Manage field studies
- Manage research projects
Environmental Studies
- Environmental assessment and monitoring
Essential Skills
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
Sector Experience
- Agriculture
Specialization in Biology
- Entomology
Type Of Work Experience
- Biotechnical company
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