Senior Technician

AboutUs

We are a team of passionate individuals from 15 countries developing the world's first biosecurity platform built to combat critical pest threats to human health, food security and the environment.

With a deep commitment to trust, integrity and collaboration, Flyttr has become the trusted partner of governments, industries, philanthropies and communities seeking to make bold advancements on the biggest pest threats of our time. We work with urgency because lives and livelihoods depend on it. Successful candidates will find Flyttr to be an exhilarating place to do their best work and will find that every person at Flyttr plays a critical role in a dynamic, exciting, team oriented culture.

Purpose of the Job

As a Senior Technician for Flyttr, you will join a dynamic project dedicated to the research and development of our self limiting technology in insects that spread disease, damage crops and harm livestock. You will join our strain development team, a team focused on the development of transformation methods and handling techniques that will streamline our strain development processes, followed by the generation and characterisation of self limiting strains for future use in field operations.

In alignment with the project scope, you will work under the direction of a Scientist and the Team Lead to support the establishment of insect/arthropod colonies and execute experimental protocols that are focused on delivering results and progress, measurable against company priorities.

To be successful at this job, you will need to show a keen interest in insect biology, have a self starting attitude, show strong organisational skills, and demonstrate original thinking and attention to detail. Your duties will range widely from looking after our insect colonies and/or laboratory equipment, assisting with experimental set up and data collection, as well as helping to maintain a safe and functional working environment. You will be able to record data precisely and timely, and provide clear communication to your line manager. You will be able to manage both planned and unplanned workstreams, responding to company priorities. You will be able to work independently while maintaining a strong team ethos, to demonstrate good laboratory practices, and to follow SOPs. Excellent communication skills and an enthusiasm for Flytt r's mission are essential.

Responsibilities

• Join a small team tasked with developing the transformation methods necessary to generate self limiting insects.
• Generate self limiting strains and assess them against Flyttr's target product profile metrics.
• Maintain insect colonies and conduct experiments according to specified protocols.
• Carry out collection, recording, preliminary analysis & presentation of experimental data within internal team environment.
• Carefully record data and document activities within laboratory books or other applicable records.
• Support the smooth running of the laboratory, maintaining tidiness, improving processes and supporting the team's compliance to established procedures, regulations and health and safety.
• Preparation and maintenance of laboratory stock solutions, insect diets and equipment, including ordering of laboratory supplies.
• Manage and train any direct report in line with SOPs and training records.
• Maintain up to date health and safety records and write and update SOPs, COSHH and risk assessments.
• Provide clear communication to the strain development scientist and team lead on experimental status.
• Follow Health & Safety and containment requirements for all activities.
• Providing occasional weekend support as part of a rota within the R&D team.

Skills, Experience, and EducationRequirements

• Educated to BSc level or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working in a biological sciences laboratory is preferred, with insect rearing expertise desirable.
• Competency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Have a creative approach to problem solving and the development of applied solutions.
• Clear and concise communication skills.
• Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility, thriving and being resilient in an environment of change and ambiguity.

Behavioural Requirements

• Committed to and passionate about the Flyttr mission and values.
• Diligent and organised, with a creative approach to problem solving and the development of applied solutions.
• Comfortable working independently and within a team.
• Adaptable and flexible, thriving and being resilient in an environment of change and ambiguity.
• Decisive and assertive with a driven and proactive approach.
• Positive, humble, co operative, and professional.
• Works with a sense of urgency and solves things promptly.
• Resilient and persistent in an innovative and constantly changing environment.
• Empathetic, with the ability to build effective relationships quickly.
• A team player who believes the success of us all depends on us working together.

Flyttr is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.