Insectary associate – Part Time
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Employment type:
Full time
Experience required:
Intermediate
Salary
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About the company:
ABOUT GREENLIGHT
At GreenLight we are working to solve two of the world's greatest problems: global food insecurity and equal access to vaccines and the associated health benefits. Unlike most corporations who can be required to put profits ahead of other principles, GreenLight is one of the first Public Benefit Corporations to be publicly traded and have a charter that requires a focus on how it benefits its employees, community and society and has a broad portfolio addressing key issues in plant health and human health (Nasdaq: GRNA) by leveraging the full potential of dsRNA and mRNA. The GreenLight team is a little over 260 people across our headquarters in Lexington, MA, an R&D facility and an R&D facility in Research Triangle Park, NC. GreenLight also has a biomanufacturing plant in Rochester, NY. Initiatives include finding ways to support biodiversity, protect bees and other pollinators, treat rare diseases as well as develop vaccines.
At GreenLight, we believe inclusion is the way forward. We celebrate the power of working together to address humanity’s challenges, meet the needs of underserved populations, and push the boundaries of scientific discovery. Fueled by our aspiration for a true sense of belonging, our talented teams embody the principles of diversity and equality as we strive to bring food security, medicine, and healthcare to everyone—paving the way for a sustainable future. For more information, visit www.greenlightbio.com.
POSITION
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, 10-20 h/wk with occasional weekend work (2-3 h). 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 of colonies of multiple orders of arthropods (Lepidoptera, Coleoptera, Tetranychidae, and others)
- 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
- Part-time, 10-20 h/wk
- Occasional weekend work (2-3 h)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with insects a plus
- Attention to detail
- Motivated to work as part of a team
- Enthusiastic to learn with an open mind
EDUCATION
- Some college
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