Biological Researcher - Insect Bioassays (Beekeeping experience strongly desired)

Company: Kelly Services
Location: Whitestown
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Biological Researcher - Insect Bioassays (Beekeeping experience strongly desired)Long term contract role (12+ month) with good possibility--for extension. Pay for this role is flexible and will be based on background and experience.General Job details:This role will support the insecticide biology team where he/she will be responsible in assisting the insect bioassays, formulation and application of insecticides; commonly using e-pipette, hand sprayer or track sprayer). Some common tasks include general lab maintenance, maintaining a hygienic environment in the insectary, rating bioassays, sample formulation and application for specific insect bioassays, and data entry.--Insectary/Beekeeping details:This role will work extensively with bees utilizing proper PPE and training. Areas that you may interact with bees on the job may include: honeybee apiary, bee laboratory, insectary, or greenhouse based on the needs of the group at any given time.During the active honeybee season responsibilities include:

• Weekly hive inspections
• Regularly lifting hive bodies which can weigh up to 50 lbs.
• Using a hive smoker
• Removing frames from the hive to note egg laying, larvae numbers, and capped brood numbers
• Caging queens to meet sampling needs in the lab. This involves mild swarming behavior when handling the queens.
• Feeding colonies.
• Performing oxalic acid treatments in winter and late fall.Required Qualifications:
  • A minimum of an AS or BS--degree in Biology or related field
  • Preferred to have previous Beekeeping/apiary experience. Please make sure to highlight this experience on your resume so it is easily visible--This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, please do not contact your local branch about this role as they will be unable to assist.--Why Kelly--?Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire talented people just like you. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills and interests-it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background/education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get you noticed.About Kelly--At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world. Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.]]

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