Research & Operations Specialist (Entomology)

Provibiosol NC LLC

Raleigh, NC, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Science

Full Time

Job Description

We are an innovative, rapidly growing European biotech company expanding our footprint into the United States. We bridge the gap between nature and technology to create sustainable solutions using advanced fungal applications. As we establish our brand-new operational facility in Raleigh, North Carolina, we are looking for a reliable, hands-on Research & Operations Specialist with a background in Mycology to join our local team.

The Growth & Innovation Opportunity: While this role focuses on day-to-day operations and core biological tasks,

our rapid market expansion offers exceptional professional development. As our Raleigh facility scales

up, so will your opportunities to take on advanced supervisory duties, specialize in process optimization,

or lead expanding operational workflows.

Cross-Continental Team Synergy & Support: You will not be working in isolation. You will be in close,

continuous communication with your direct counterparts in Europe who perform the exact same role. This

established team will support you during onboarding, collaborate on best practices, and provide ongoing

operational backup and mutual troubleshooting across continents.

Your Key Responsibilities

Colony Care & Cultivation: Manage the daily health, feeding schedules, life cycles, and environmental variables of our insect colonies. Ensure optimal breeding and rearing conditions.
Fulfillment Operations (Pick & Pack): Take full ownership of the daily order fulfillment cycle. Accurately pick, pack, and securely prepare our biological products for domestic shipping, ensuring strict compliance with quality and transit standards.
Data Collection & Collaboration: Conduct standard biological assays, monitor growth parameters, and share technical insights with your counterparts in the European R&D team.
Facility Maintenance: Maintain strict hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards within the cultivation and packing areas. Monitor and restock packing supplies and feed inventory.

Your Profile

Education/Experience: Degree in Entomology, Biology, AgTech, or an equivalent practical background in insect rearing or commercial biological production.
The "Get-Stuff-Done" Mindset: You love to roll up your sleeves. You are highly organized, process-driven, and take pride in precise operational execution—whether handling delicate organisms or managing fast-paced order shipping.
Physical Adaptability: Comfortable with the physical aspects of the job, including manual handling, standing for extended periods, and performing routine, repetitive care and packaging tasks.
Communication: Solid English communication skills to ensure accurate logging and teamwork.
Legal Requirement: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (Form I-9 verification required upon hire).

What We Offer

A stable, full-time position backed by an established and well-funded European parent company.
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
The unique professional reward of personally developing a brand-new cultivation system from scratch with strong global team backing.

Ready to build a reliable career path with us in Raleigh? Apply now!