Insect – Rearing Specialist (Temporary / Part-time)

Company Description

Join our dynamic innovation team at Suterra, where you’ll be at the forefront of transforming the pest-control industry with cutting-edge new products for sustainable agriculture and commercial food storage.   If you’re looking for an opportunity to contribute to helping customers around the world adopt environmentally sustainable products this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a rapidly evolving field.

At Suterra, we are innovators by nature and for nature.   From our founding in 1984, we have been driven by one goal: to protect the future of the food supply in an environmentally sustainable way.    Driven by science, we have patented technologies that are applied daily across five continents .

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work with our Field & Research teams at Suterra as an Insect Rearing Technician in Shafter, CA! This seasonal, part-time position in will span 4-6 months, with the possibility of extension. You will play an integral role in supporting various laboratory tasks and maintaining insect colonies in a greenhouse environment.  

Job Details:

• Flexible schedule: 20 hours per week, with on-site work required 2-3 days per week
• Hourly pay rate: $22- $25/hr dependent on experience 
• Potential for contract extension based on performance and project needs

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with maintaining insect rearing environments, ensuring optimal conditions for colony growth and health
• Perform routine insect tracking, data entry, and record keeping
• Support general lab operations and contribute to ongoing research efforts related to insect rearing

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Ability to work 20 hours per week on-site in Shafter, CA
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 15 lbs.
• Interest in environmental sustainability, entomology, or related fields is preferred
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a passion for hands-on research

If you're looking to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic research setting while contributing to innovative projects in insect rearing and environmental sustainability, we encourage you to apply!

Additional Information

Suterra is wholly owned by The Wonderful Company

The Wonderful Company, headquartered in Los Angeles, is a privately held $6 billion global agribusiness company with consumer brands including Wonderful® Pistachios, Wonderful® Halos®, POM Wonderful®, FIJI® Water, JUSTIN® and Landmark® wines, as well as the Teleflora® flower delivery service.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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