Insectary Research Scientist II

2 weeks ago


Research Triangle Park, United States BASF SE Full time
Now Hiring Insectary Research Scientist II

Research Triangle Park, NC

The world needs creative solutions. We need YOU

Where the chemistry happens...

We are seeking a talented professional like you to serve as Research Scientist II in the Global Insecticide Research Group (APR/IE) at BASF's research facility in Research Triangle Park, NC. In this role, you will join an interdisciplinary team focused on the discovery of novel, selective and safe insecticides. Specifically, you will be a member of the Insect and Plant Propagation Team, focusing on the continuous production of high-quality, consistent animals and plants that enable us to drive our research pipeline forward.

As a Insectary Research Scientist II, You Create Chemistry By...
  • Being directly responsible for mass-rearing a variety of insect species on plants and/or artificial diet, while collecting, analyzing, and reporting detailed data on insect and plant quality, to ensure our scientists receive consistent, high-quality plants and animals.
  • Overseeing the quality control program for our twenty-plus insect species and coordinate environmental monitoring within our state-of-the-art facility.
  • Leveraging your self-starter attitude, and your excellent communication skills, you will help to organize efforts across our team through various activities including reviewing materials, such as standard operating procedures created and submitted by other team members, facilitating the team duty schedule, and working directly with the team leader to coordinate workflows across our multiple work streams. Likewise, you will coordinate the contingent workforce which supports the Insect and Plant Propagation team.
  • Dedicating to advancing our insect mass-rearing program while maintaining the highest level of laboratory safety for self and colleagues. This is an excellent opportunity for you to demonstrate your experience mass-producing insects and/or plants from previous roles.
  • This role requires that you are willing and able to handle live insects, and safely lift 50 lbs.
If you...
  • Possess a BS and/or MS in Biology, Entomology, Crop Protection, or other relevant disciplines.
  • 5 or more years of related experience with a bachelor's degree or 3 or more years of related experience with a master's degree.
  • Experience could be in one or more of the following areas: mass-producing insects and/or plants, coordinating the efforts of a small team, and supporting multifaceted customer needs in a dynamic project environment will be crucial for success.
  • Have strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Then...

Create Your Own Chemistry With

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It's what we call . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees' overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

  • Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
  • Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
  • Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
  • Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
  • Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
  • Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
  • Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities
  • Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
  • Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more
Privacy Statement

BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact to report fraud.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.




  • Research Triangle Park, United States BASF SE Full time

    Now Hiring! Insectary Research Scientist II   Research Triangle Park, NC   The world needs creative solutions. We need YOU!   Where the chemistry happens… We are seeking a talented professional like you to serve as Research Scientist II in the Global Insecticide Research Group (APR/IE) at BASF's research facility in Research Triangle Park, NC....

  • Research Scientist

    3 weeks ago


    College Park, United States University of Maryland Applied Research Lab for Intelligence and Security Full time

     Position Number:114984Title:Research ScientistFunctional Title:ARLIS Intelligence and Security Research ScientistCategory Status:15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing ConApplicant Search Category:FacultyUniversity Authorized FTE:1.000Unit:VPR-Applied Research Lab for Intelligence & SecurityCampus/College Information:Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College...

  • Health Data Scientist

    1 month ago


    Research Triangle Park, United States GAP Solutions, Inc Full time

    Position Objective: Provide services as a Health Data Scientist in support of the overall functions of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIEHS is seeking an individual who can develop, test, and execute software and data pipelines to process, transform, integrate, and analyze...

  • Health Data Scientist

    1 month ago


    Research Triangle Park, United States GAP Solutions Inc Full time

    Position Objective: Provide services as a Health Data Scientist in support of the overall functions of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIEHS is seeking an individual who can develop, test, and execute software and data pipelines to process, transform, integrate, and analyze...


  • Research Triangle Park, United States GreenLight Biosciences Full time

    ABOUT GREENLIGHTGreenLight Biosciences is using RNA to create a world where plants, people, and the planet can thrive together. The company is developing highly effective agricultural solutions for farmers and beekeepers that are targeted to specific pests and degrade quickly in the environment. Our pipeline includes products to protect honeybees and a range...

  • Research Scientist

    4 weeks ago


    College Park, United States University of Maryland Applied Research Lab for Intelligence and Security Full time

     Position Number:114984Title:Research ScientistFunctional Title:ARLIS Intelligence and Security Research ScientistCategory Status:15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing ConApplicant Search Category:FacultyUniversity Authorized FTE:1.000Unit:VPR-Applied Research Lab for Intelligence & SecurityCampus/College Information:Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College...

  • Research Scientist

    2 weeks ago


    University Park, United States University of Maryland Applied Research Lab for Intelligence and Security Full time

     Title: Research ScientistFunctional Title: ARLIS Intelligence and Security Research ScientistCategory Status: 15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing ConApplicant Search Category: FacultyUniversity Authorized FTE: 1.000Unit: VPR-Applied Research Lab for Intelligence & SecurityCampus/College Information:Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is...


  • Menlo Park, United States Talentry Full time

    Job DescriptionOphthalmology Research ScientistMenlo Park, CADirect Hire. 120k - 160kTalentry is looking for an experienced Ocular/Ophthalmology Scientist to join a research-stage team.He or she will perform in vivo and in vitro IND-enabling studies, develop assays, and design, plan, and perform experiments that will help identify, characterize, and optimize...


  • Research Triangle Park, United States National Institutes of Health (NIH) Full time

    SENIOR INVESTIGATOR AND CHIEF Center for Climate Change and Health Research Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Institutes of HealthNational Institute of Environmental Health SciencesResearch Triangle Park, North Carolina The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is...


  • Abbott Park, United States Abbott Laboratories Full time

    ABOUT ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICSThe key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott's life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health.Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations - with medical diagnostic...

  • Research Scientist

    18 hours ago


    Menlo Park, United States INSPYR Solutions Full time

    Title: Research Scientist Location: Onsite in Burlingame, CA Duration: 12 months + potential for extension Compensation: $50-$75/hr Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S. For this client, the goal is to explore, innovate and design novel interfaces and hardware subsystems for the next generation of virtual,...


  • College Park, United States The Swift Group Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOPS Consulting is seeking an experienced Research Scientist Level 2 to work in the following locations: Baltimore, MDCollege Park, MDRequired Experience: The Research Scientist valuates and provides expert advice on the application of scientific principles and concepts. The Research Scientist also maintains substantial knowledge...


  • College Park, United States The Swift Group Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOPS Consulting is seeking an experienced Research Scientist Level 2 to work in the following locations: Baltimore, MDCollege Park, MDRequired Experience: The Research Scientist valuates and provides expert advice on the application of scientific principles and concepts. The Research Scientist also maintains substantial knowledge...


  • College Park, United States The Swift Group Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOPS Consulting is seeking an experienced Research Scientist Level 2 to work in the following locations: Baltimore, MDCollege Park, MDRequired Experience: The Research Scientist valuates and provides expert advice on the application of scientific principles and concepts. The Research Scientist also maintains substantial knowledge...


  • College Park, United States The Swift Group Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOPS Consulting is seeking an experienced Research Scientist Level 2 to work in the following locations: Baltimore, MDCollege Park, MDRequired Experience: The Research Scientist valuates and provides expert advice on the application of scientific principles and concepts. The Research Scientist also maintains substantial knowledge...


  • Menlo Park, United States Meta Platforms, Inc. Full time

    We are looking for researchers and applied scientists to join the Central Applied Science team. Central Applied Science is an interdisciplinary team of quantitative scientists that aims to deliver research and innovation that fundamentally contribute to Meta's success. By applying your expertise in quantitative methods, you will be empowered to drive impact...


  • College Park, United States The Swift Group Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOPS Consulting is seeking an experienced Research Scientist Level 3 to work in the following locations: Baltimore, MDCollege Park, MDRequired Experience: The Research Scientist valuates and provides expert advice on the application of scientific principles and concepts. The Research Scientist also maintains substantial knowledge...


  • College Park, United States The Swift Group Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOPS Consulting is seeking an experienced Research Scientist Level 3 to work in the following locations: Baltimore, MDCollege Park, MDRequired Experience: The Research Scientist valuates and provides expert advice on the application of scientific principles and concepts. The Research Scientist also maintains substantial knowledge...


  • College Park, United States The Swift Group Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOPS Consulting is seeking an experienced Research Scientist Level 3 to work in the following locations: Baltimore, MDCollege Park, MDRequired Experience: The Research Scientist valuates and provides expert advice on the application of scientific principles and concepts. The Research Scientist also maintains substantial knowledge...


  • College Park, United States The Swift Group Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOPS Consulting is seeking an experienced Research Scientist Level 3 to work in the following locations: Baltimore, MDCollege Park, MDRequired Experience: The Research Scientist valuates and provides expert advice on the application of scientific principles and concepts. The Research Scientist also maintains substantial knowledge...