Entomology Laboratory Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

The Entomology Laboratory Assistant will work with insects, plant material, and nematodes to perform detailed laboratory and greenhouse tasks supporting research and testing activities. This position involves rotating between laboratory, greenhouse, and insectary environments while maintaining strict adherence to safety and ergonomic standards. Comprehensive safety and SOP training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities :

• Clip and thin plants used in testing.
• Infest plant and artificial diet material with various non-stinging, non-hazardous insect species.
• Prepare and apply assays using manual pipettes, hand sprayers, and track sprayers.
• Assist with laboratory maintenance including cleaning, restocking, and organization.
• Grade insect assays and record evaluation data.
• Prepare media and materials used in entomology testing.
• Serve as a scribe for evaluators during assay grading or testing.

Required Skills :

Education :

Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Biology, Entomology, or a related scientific field.

Safety and Compliance :

Must adhere to all Corteva EH&S (Environmental Health & Safety) protocols.

Use appropriate PPE and follow laboratory safety and ergonomic procedures at all times.

Soft Skills :

Company Description

Compunnel Inc., established in 1994; is a leading provider of Staffing, IT / Software, e-Learning / Training, Business Intelligence, and Cloud Solutions. A leader in contingent and permanent workforce solutions, we also provide temp-to-hire staffing, project-based / SOW staffing, and payroll services to our esteemed clientele which includes Fortune 500 companies of diverse industry segments. Ranked as one of the largest staffing firms in the US which is our primary service market; we also have a significant presence in Europe and Asia. As a national service provider in the US, we are serving our customers all major states and regions; thereby generating numerous job opportunities for prospective employees in their preferred locations of choice.

We have witnessed multi-fold YOY growth, and continuously adding a large pool of talented resources to our employee base every year. Our extensive experience in hiring professionals of multiple in-demand skill sets (IT, Engineering, Healthcare, Admin-Clerical, Finance, Professional, Light Industrial, etc.) further makes Compunnel a wider and preferred platform for people to pursue their careers in the US. We welcome people from all walks of life and cultures, and we support workforce diversity by providing equal employment opportunities to people without any discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, national / ethnic region, disability, or any other basis.

Company Description

Compunnel Inc., established in 1994; is a leading provider of Staffing, IT / Software, e-Learning / Training, Business Intelligence, and Cloud Solutions. A leader in contingent and permanent workforce solutions, we also provide temp-to-hire staffing, project-based / SOW staffing, and payroll services to our esteemed clientele which includes Fortune 500 companies of diverse industry segments. Ranked as one of the largest staffing firms in the US which is our primary service market; we also have a significant presence in Europe and Asia. As a national service provider in the US, we are serving our customers all major states and regions; thereby generating numerous job opportunities for prospective employees in their preferred locations of choice.\r\n\r\nWe have witnessed multi-fold YOY growth, and continuously adding a large pool of talented resources to our employee base every year. Our extensive experience in hiring professionals of multiple in-demand skill sets (IT, Engineering, Healthcare, Admin-Clerical, Finance, Professional, Light Industrial, etc.) further makes Compunnel a wider and preferred platform for people to pursue their careers in the US. We welcome people from all walks of life and cultures, and we support workforce diversity by providing equal employment opportunities to people without any discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, national / ethnic region, disability, or any other basis.