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