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Entomology Rearing Specialist- Weekends
About Us:
Valent BioSciences LLC is a worldwide leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of biorational products for the agriculture, public health, and forestry markets. We have more than 60 years of experience bringing biorational products to market, and our products are used in sustainable operations in 95 countries around the world. Biorational products maximize plant quality, productivity, and sustainability.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical, Valent BioSciences LLC operates with the Sumitomo Spirit mindset, which means to benefit both self and others, recognizing that private and public interests are one and the same. It’s about contributing to society, as well as making a profit.
The Valent BioSciences manufacturing site located on an expansive 73-acre site in Osage, IA is a state of the art 130,000 square foot plant and is the largest purpose-built biorational facility in the world. It serves as the manufacturing and quality control center for Valent BioSciences broad portfolio of fermentation products.
Description of Job:
As the Entomology Rearing Specialist- Weekends at Valent BioSciences, you will manage all aspects of the insectary and colony maintenance, providing high quality insects for product testing. You will also schedule the insects for testing purposes while maintaining and ensuring the availability of materials needed for testing. You must have the ability to adhere to testing schedules and workday timelines in order to accomplish a high volume of critical work, without compromising the integrity of the results and while meeting the scheduling needs of manufacturing. You will act as a technical expert within the Entomology department, with extensive knowledge related to laboratory insect colony rearing in conjunction with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and good documentation practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain insect colonies and prepare insect diets for product testing.
- Perform bioassay testing on raw materials, in-process, and finished goods.
- Troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and perform simple repairs as needed.
- Complete test records, data entry, and analyze results using probit analysis with statistical software.
- Adhere to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and maintain compliance with relevant regulations.
- Clean, calibrate, and maintain lab equipment while implementing preventative maintenance programs.
- Identify and develop process improvements and ergonomic solutions for the laboratory.
- Support laboratory investigations, deviations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain inventories and manage vendor interactions for the insectary.
- Comply with the QMS in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 standard.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience preferred.
- Experience with GLP, aseptic techniques, and insect rearing is highly desired.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and data management tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to understand and write scientific procedures.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is a plus.
- Ability to analyze statistical data and generate reports effectively.
- Flexibility to work variable shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.
What We Offer:
You’ll enjoy competitive compensation, consisting of base pay plus an incentive program available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including high-quality healthcare options, 401k matching, life and disability insurance, generous time off (with time off to volunteer) and much more!
We work together to power our sustainable future. Here’s what drives us: Valent BioSciences, LLC has a strong commitment to both sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR). In fact, being a responsible corporate citizen has been ingrained in our culture since the company’s founding. Today, it remains at the forefront of everything we do.
- Valent BioSciences LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and/or identity, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.
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To apply visit:
https://www.valentbiosciences.com/careers/
