Life Sciences Research Associate, Debug
About the Job
Founded over ten years ago, the Debug team is an interdisciplinary group of mosquito biologists, data scientists, engineers, build technicians, and operations specialists. We are dedicated to developing innovative solutions to reduce the impact of mosquito-borne diseases. In collaboration with global partners, we are deploying Wolbachia mosquitoes at-scale to prevent mosquito-borne disease.
In this role, you will develop and run various behavioral and physiological bioassays to assess Wolbachia mosquito quality and competitiveness. Additionally, you will be tasked with helping to refine and assess novel tools for the mass rearing, sex sorting, distribution, and release of Wolbachia mosquitoes.
Responsibilities
- Characterize the bionomics and performance of mass-produced mosquitoes using insectary and field-based bioassays.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve mosquito quality issues.
- Test the impact of new rearing methods and equipment on key output metrics.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Entomology, Biological Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience working in insect biology.
Preferred qualifications:
- 2 years of experience in mass rearing insects.
- Experience in the application of pest control products.
- Experience in basic molecular techniques such as DNA extraction.
- Proficiency in data analytics using Google Sheets, R, Python, or similar tools to support daily tasks and reporting.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to flexible hours to meet project deadlines
Additional Information
Google will be prioritizing applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require Google's sponsorship of a visa.
Summary
Develop and run bioassays for Wolbachia mosquitoes, troubleshoot, and improve rearing tools.
Job title
Life Sciences Research Associate, Debug
Experience level
2+ years
Minimum experience
2+ years exp
Industry
biotech
Location requirements
Singapore, remote work not specified
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Singapore