Monarch Crops ยท 2 months ago
Lab Technician - Behavioral Assays
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$50K/yr - $75K/yrMonarch Crops is seeking a Lab Technician to develop and implement behavioral assays that assess how insects respond to visual and olfactory stimuli. The role involves designing experiments, analyzing data, and presenting findings to contribute to the development of novel insect repellents.
Chemicals
Responsibilities
Design and develop behavioral assays to assess insect response to predicted repellent compounds
Lead experiments to test compounds for broad-spectrum effectiveness
Analyze experimental data to optimize compound performance, ensuring both repellency and pleasant odor characteristics
Present findings to the leadership team and contribute to the ongoing development of novel insect repellents
Qualification
Required
Experience in behavioral assays and insect behavior research
Excellent analytical skills
Strong work ethic
Company
Monarch Crops
Building an alternative to insecticides is one of the most important technical challenges of our time.
Founded in 2024
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase