Research Assistant (Biological Sciences)

Singapore is looking for ways to reduce waste and improve food security. Both are accomplished by recycling food waste with black soldier flies (BSFs). By feeding on food waste, fly larvae convert organic matter into compost fertilizer which can be used for high-tech vegetable farming, and into protein-rich feed for fish, chicken and other livestock.
 
We are currently seeking a motivated and dedicated lab technologist or research assistant to join our team. You will work with other research assistants to oversee the day-to-day operations of the BSF rearing facility and assist researchers and students with their projects. Applicants should be enthusiastic about environmental causes and food security, be comfortable handling insects and food waste, and be comfortable confronting and solving challenges independently. 

This position involves working with fresh food waste/scraps, insect larvae and adult flies daily. On-the-job training is provided. Alongside your colleagues, you will be tasked with the following:

●    Collecting and preparing food waste for the larvae
●    Maintenance of insect cages and breeding facilities
●    Overseeing the fly cultures
●    Assisting researchers and students with experiments
●    Other tasks assigned. 

Key requirements for this role include:
•    Able to cope with repetitive work.
•    Strong problem-solving skills
•    Ability to work independently and in a team.
•    Good organizational skills 
•    Comfortable handling food waste and insects
•    Experience with maintaining insect cultures is highly desirable.
 

Bachelor’s degree holder, preferably in fields relating to environment and life science.

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Science

Department : Biological Sciences

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 23932