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Lee County Mosquito/Hyacinth Control DistrictsMosquito Control

Insectary Technician

Location

Lehigh Acres, Florida, United States

Work type

Field

Employment

Full Time

Experience

1-3 years

Compensation

$25 - $30 per hour

Posted

6h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Insectary Technician supports daily insectary operations, including maintaining mosquito colonies, producing mosquitoes for bioassays and field validations, and assisting with research. This role involves working in both laboratory and field settings, adhering to protocols, and communicating professionally with colleagues and the public.

Work Environment

The work environment varies and may include laboratories, office buildings, workshops, animal rearing and storage facilities, helicopters, boats, vehicles, mangroves, fields, and islands. Work in insectaries may involve exposure to high heat and humidity. Fieldwork may involve all weather conditions, including exposure to sun, rain, mud, manure, farm animals, and insects. Frequent local travel may be required. Noise levels are generally low, with occasional moderate noise exposure around helicopters. Employees may frequently work with chemicals and biological control organisms that must be stored, handled, applied, used, and disposed of according to applicable labeling and safety instructions.

Employment Requirements

A pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening are required.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug-Free Workplace. Veterans’ preference is provided to qualified applicants. We are an E-Verify employer. For additional information, visit leecountymcdfl.gov or leecountyhcdfl.gov.

Updated 6h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Insect Rearing • 1+ yrs
Arthropod Husbandry • 1+ yrs
Biological Colony Maintenance • 1+ yrs
Laboratory Protocols • 1+ yrs
Data Recording • 1+ yrs
Database Entry • 1+ yrs
Computer Proficiency • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs

Experience

1-3 years

Certifications

FL Class E Drivers License • Required
CORE and Public Health exams • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$25 - $30 per hour

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodHourly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationLehigh Acres, Florida, United States
Work typeField
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium5/10
physicalHigh8/10
cognitiveMedium7/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityLow4/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationMedium6/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Lee County Mosquito/Hyacinth Control Districts

Team size

Growing team

Location

Lehigh Acres, Florida, United States

Lee County Mosquito/Hyacinth Control Districts is an organization dedicated to controlling mosquito populations and related public health concerns, operating in both laboratory and field environments.

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Insectary Technician

Lehigh Acres, Florida, United StatesFull Time