Research Assistant (Biological Sciences)

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Job Description

The successful candidate will work with Dr Nalini Puniamoorthy on operational work of the Black Soldier Fly (BSF) under a project on Sustainable Food Processing: Black Soldier Fly Valorisation of Organic Waste for High-Value Products.

We are seeking a Research Assistant to support both the operational work of the Black Soldier Fly (BSF) facility and the molecular or analytical components of ongoing research projects. The role involves hands-on insect husbandry, sample processing, laboratory assays, data collection, and maintaining smooth day-to-day facility operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct molecular and analytical laboratory work.
• Assist with routine husbandry of Black Soldier Fly colonies, including feeding, larval separation, pupation management, and adult cage upkeep.
• Support experimental setups, sampling, and data collection following established protocols.
• Record and organize operational and experimental data accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness and biosecurity standards in the facility.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment or operational issues and escalate when needed.
• Assist in preparation of substrates, diets, and materials required for BSF rearing and experiments.
• Support inventory management and procurement of consumables.
• Perform any other operational duties assigned by the project lead or facility manager.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Life Science, Environmental Science or a related field.

Experience:

• Handling insect cultures and molecular lab skills would be a plus.

Skills:

• Keen on working with and maintaining insects for research purposes.
• Should be comfortable working with food waste.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and communicate with people with and without a science background.