**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**
We are looking for a motivated and passionate Research and Development Assistant.
This is a great opportunity to work with a dedicated and enthusiastic team at an innovative insect control biotechnology company.
**Responsibilities**
- Insect rearing for assembly and analysis of R&D studies.
- Assessment and set up of experiments.
- Accurate data recording.
- Maintenance of equipment and lab tools.
- Support other areas and teams.
**Key Qualifications and Skills**
- Bachelor's degree in Biology or Agronomy.
- Master's degree is desirable.
- Intermediate English.
- Knowledge in Office package.
- Schedule flexibility (weekends and holidays).
- Experience working in an entomology laboratory.
**Behavioural Requirements**
- Commitment to and passion for the Oxitec mission and values.
- Commitment to influencing rather than imposing, building trust, and always working with integrity.
- Positive, co-operative, and professional always.
- Proactive with excellent communication skills and strongly analytical minds.
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible.
- Work in collaboration with other cultures and different ways of thinking.
- Ability to report results.
- Creativity and innovation.