JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Production Technician
Reporting to: Production Coordinator
Location: Campinas, SP - BR
Direct Reports: N/A
Contract Type: Temp
About Us We are a team of passionate individuals, developing ground-breaking biological technologies designed to sustainably and safely control insects that transmit diseases and destroy crops.
We do this work to improve lives and livelihoods around the world in the face of the growing threats that insects pose to human health and the global food supply.
Whilst what we do relates to developing insect control technologies, Oxitec is about people and is in service to people.
We are strongly committed to a set of values, principles, and behaviours, which foster a culture of trust, respect, creativity, and accountability - and seek talented people who are deeply committed to our mission, values, and principles, and thrive in start-up-like environments.
Learn more here about our mission, values, and principles.
Click here to read our CEO's blog about trust and our corporate culture.
Purpose of the Job Oxitec Brazil is at the forefront of advancing innovative biological pest control technologies to save lives and improve livelihoods.
Known throughout Brazil for our innovative Aedes do Bem technology, we are now seeking highly motivated Field Technicians who are passionate about biological insect control to be part of our team in Brazil, based in Campinas-SP.
The next members of the Field Operations team in Brazil must have strong teamwork skills, resilience, flexibility, a spirit of cooperation, and attention to detail.
Responsibilities Handling of insects, eggs, larvae, and adults in the laboratory and/or monitoring traps and service devices in the field;Record data accurately in laboratory notebooks and digital applications;Occasional support for experiments on weekends as part of a rotation within the team;Support for other activities in the laboratory or field, such as public engagement, quality control, and organization and general maintenance of the work environment.Skills, Experience, and Education Requirements Technical degree or attending college in Biology or related areas;Time flexibility - for weekends and holidays.Behavioural Requirements Commitment to and passion for the Oxitec mission and values;Responsive to the needs of an international business working across different time zones; adapting working patterns in-line with business requirements;Positive, humble, co-operative, and professional always;Work with a sense of urgency, solve things promptly;Be diligent and organized;Good communication and the ability to actively listen;Resilient and persistent in an innovative and constantly changing environment;Ability to deal with the public and in an open environment, coping with sun, rain, and adversities.
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