Description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician - Temp to Hire

Work Location: Tanqueray Ct

Anticipated Pay Range: $18.00-$20.00/hour depending on experience

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 2:45pm, may vary depending on business needs including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Note: This position is expected to be primarily located within the Quality Assurance department. However, operational needs may require the employee to work at other Beneficial Insectary facilities or departments. The candidate must demonstrate flexibility with work location and assignments as business needs evolve.

To apply for this internal opportunity, please complete the attached form and return it to Human Resources with a resume on or before Friday September 18, 2025

Job Summary:
The Quality Assurance Technician supports Beneficial Insectary’s production and laboratory operations by conducting precise arthropod counts, collecting and analyzing data, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality. This role ensures product integrity and adherence to quality control procedures through consistent monitoring, documentation, and collaboration with the Quality Assurance Supervisor and production staff.
 

The position requires strong attention to detail, familiarity with basic laboratory equipment, and adherence to established protocols and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform meticulous counting and data collection of arthropods using stereoscopes, microscopes, aspirators, and analytical balances.
• Accurately record, organize, and analyze data for quality and production metrics.
• Assist with various QA sampling and analysis methods including Wet counts, Tape counts, Emergence counts, and Aspirator counts.
• Operate computers proficiently to generate reports and ensure timely communication of QA findings.
• Handle arthropods and related biological materials in accordance with PPE and safety standards.
• Assist in sieving tasks and transport of production supplies such as Peat Moss, Vermiculite, and Bran.
• Support production activities including packaging, preparing raw material mixtures, and measuring received products for inventory control.
• Collaborate with peers and leadership to uphold corporate Objectives, Goals, Actions, and Measures (OGAM) for continuous improvement.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and calibration of laboratory work areas and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Description

Production Technician [Colemani] - Temp to Hire

Department:** Biological Production
Reports To:** Production Supervisor or Operations Manager
Location:** Bella Vista
FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

The Production Technician – Insect Production supports the rearing, harvesting, quality control, and packaging of beneficial insects and mites used in biological pest control. This role is essential to maintaining high standards of organism health, environmental cleanliness, and production accuracy. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with live organisms, and committed to contributing to sustainable agriculture practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the propagation and rearing of beneficial insects and mites according to company protocols
• Monitor insect life cycles, growth stages, and environmental conditions to ensure healthy production
• Perform tasks such as feeding, harvesting, sorting, and transferring live insects with precision and care
• Prepare, package, and label live insect shipments for customer delivery in accordance with quality and safety standards
• Record production data accurately, including batch numbers, quantities, and developmental observations
• Conduct routine cleaning and sanitization of production areas, equipment, and workstations to prevent contamination
• Follow biosecurity and safety protocols strictly, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Communicate any anomalies in insect behavior, health, or facility conditions to supervisors promptly
• Support cross-functional tasks including inventory management, supply restocking, and minor facility maintenance
• Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives as directed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior experience in agriculture, entomology, greenhouse operations, lab work, or animal husbandry preferred
• Comfort working in environments with live insects and organic material
• Ability to follow detailed protocols and maintain accurate records
• Fine motor skills and the ability to handle delicate tasks with precision
• Ability to work in warm or humid environments typical of insect rearing facilities
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Dependable, organized, and capable of working independently or as part of a small team

Work Environment:

• Work is conducted in controlled environments such as greenhouses, insectaries, or rearing rooms
• Regular exposure to high humidity, variable temperatures, and live insect populations
• Use of PPE such as gloves, lab coats, and hairnets may be required
• Flexible scheduling may be necessary during peak production seasons

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time during rearing and production tasks
• Manual dexterity to handle small and delicate insects with care
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 30 pounds regularly
• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements
• Comfort working in high-humidity and variable-temperature environments typical of insect rearing facilities
• Environmental conditions may include variable temperatures, humidity, plant material,  organic substrates, insects, dust, and related odors. 
• Use of ladders or step stools as needed to access equipment or materials

Description

JOB TITLE: Production Technician - Insect Rearing (Temp to Hire) 

Anticipated range: $18 - $20.00, depending on experience

Location: Bella Vista, Anderson, Caterpillar, Tanqueray

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Technician - Insect Rearing supports the mass rearing of beneficial insects using established protocols and best practices. This role involves preparing diets and host material, maintaining insect colonies, monitoring life cycles, ensuring proper environmental conditions, and recording accurate production data. The technician works closely with the production team to ensure high-quality and consistent insect yields. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Prepare and maintain insect rearing environments, including temperature, humidity, and light controls.   

· Handle and care for insect colonies through all life stages (egg, larva/nymph, pupa, adult).

· Prepare and distribute food sources or host plants/eggs to support insect development.

· Collect, separate, and transfer insects according to rearing schedules.

· Inspect colonies daily for health, growth, contamination, or abnormalities.

· Follow strict sanitation and biosecurity procedures to prevent cross-contamination.

· Accurately document production data, observations, and quality control checks.

· Assist with harvesting, packaging, and staging insects for distribution or further processing.

· Operate basic lab/production equipment and maintain cleanliness of workstations.

· Adhere to company safety guidelines and report any deviations or concerns to supervisors.

· Perform other duties as assigned.