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Description
Our team is hiring a biological research associate to oversee rearing and quality in our South Florida mosquito production facility.
Mosquitoes kill more people than every other animal combined. One particular species transmits diseases such as dengue, Zika, yellow fever, and chikungunya that sicken hundreds of millions of people every year. Applying broad spectrum pesticides is unsustainable as they become less effective over time and can be toxic. Clearing standing water is not enough since it is challenging to find all of the places where mosquitoes breed. Debug is an effort to eliminate mosquito-borne disease using the Incompatible Insect Technique (IIT). We combine modern molecular biology with robotic automation and machine learning to generate millions of sterile male mosquitoes that, when safely released into the wild to mate with females, cause a crash in the population of only the one targeted species. In concert with integrated mosquito vector control programs, Debug aims to ultimately impact the cycle of mosquito-borne disease.

Responsibilities

• Meticulously rear multiple mosquito strains within a QMS setting.
• Performing quality-control bioassays including testing for cytoplasmic incompatibility, pupation rate, longevity, viability, etc for the various strains being maintained and produced.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering to troubleshoot rearing issues that arise during day-to-day operations.
• Train and oversee new staff on mosquito rearing procedures.
• Perform research experiments aimed at increasing mosquito rearing efficiency.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a biological discipline or equivalent practical experience. 3+ years of experience.
• Experience with insect husbandry.
• Strong attention to detail and meticulous note taking ability.
• Ability to escalate and clearly communicate rearing or other issues as they arise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluent in spoken Spanish.
• Previous experience rearing mosquitoes.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $78,000 -111,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus or benefits.

LI-EB1

• Meticulously rear multiple mosquito strains within a QMS setting.
• Performing quality-control bioassays including testing for cytoplasmic incompatibility, pupation rate, longevity, viability, etc for the various strains being maintained and produced.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering to troubleshoot rearing issues that arise during day-to-day operations.
• Train and oversee new staff on mosquito rearing procedures.
• Perform research experiments aimed at increasing mosquito rearing efficiency