Cuprina Pollination is seeking an Entomologist / Horticulturist to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a strong knowledge of insect and plant biology, agricultural pest behaviours, and insect & plant cultivation practices. The candidate will also play a key role in delivering natural, and reliable, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) solutions for Agricultural farms.
Candidates with expertise only in either plant or insect cultivation practices are also invited to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage insect husbandry and breeding programs for predatory and other beneficial insect species.
- Oversee insect rearing facilities, ensuring optimal colony health, productivity, and quality control.
- Design, implement, and monitor insect release programs in commercial farms.
- Conduct field trials to evaluate effectiveness of biological control agents.
- Provide technical support and guidance to farmers on insect release, crop management, and IPM strategies.
- Monitor pest populations and plant health outcomes to optimise release schedules.
- Implement and improve insect & plant breeding and husbandry systems.
- Maintain records of breeding, rearing and field performance data.
- Ensure compliance with biosecurity and environmental standards.
Preferred Skills:
- Prior experience in commercial insect breeding, IPM, plant cultivation or biological control.
- Experience in horticultural production systems (e.g. vegetables and fruit crops)
- Field research experience
Requirements:
- Degree or Diploma in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agriculture, Entomology or equivalent qualifications.
- Experience in developing and implementing insect and/or plant growing systems, knowledge on pest and plant disease management.
- Good communication and client consultation skills.
- Ability to conduct detailed inspections and environmental assessments.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments or individually.
- Motivated self-learner willing to learn new skills.
What we offer:
- Hands-on experience
- 5 days a week
- Basic Salary + 17 Days Annual Leave + Discretionary Yearly Bonus
- Location: Lower Delta Road (Closest MRT: Tiong Bahru)
