Research Assistant
Core
Support the research and breeding of hoverflies for crop pollination through hands-on animal care and occasional field placement.
Role type
Research Assistant (agricultural entomology)
Builds
Breeding colonies of hoverflies for release in crops
Domain
Agriculture / Crop Pollination
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
animal care, cage maintenance, hygiene protocols, feed preparation, field placement, procedural adherence
Preferred skills
forklift operation, driver's license
Responsibilities
Feed hoverflies and maintain breeding cages, clean cages and keep breeding areas hygienic, mix and prepare feed, assist with research and breeding activities, undertake occasional field work placing hoverflies in crops
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC
