Beekeeper

If youre seeking to become engaged in purposeful work that will have a far-reaching impact Eurofins Agroscience Services (EAS) provides the environment youre looking for. With more than 50 years experience in the crop protection industry EAS offers a unique portfolio of expertise providing extensive laboratory and field support across multiple industries including agrochemical biopesticide pharmaceutical biocide and fine chemical manufacturers.

When you join the EAS Group youll become part a network of laboratories that prioritizes the execution of top-tier scientific studies. With access to specialized equipment and best-in-class instrumentation you will collaborate with a team of highly trained scientists and study directors to rapidly build upon your existing skills set.

Eurofins Agroscience Services is searching for a Beekeeper/Research Technician to work with our team in Mebane NC.

Responsibilities include:

Manage the beekeeping operations. Maintain healthy hives and apiaries for production and research projects

Participate and monitor studies placed within organization

Maintain study data and facility records in organized manner

Sample collection and documentation

Assist with trial applications

Participate in periodic GLP training

Domestic travel and overtime may be required

Skills:

Computer and organizational skills are a plus

Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and as part of a team self-motivated adaptable and a positive attitude

Ability to learn new techniques perform multiple tasks simultaneously keep accurate records follow instructions and comply with company policies

Qualifications :

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree or equivalent; high school diploma with appropriate experience

Extensive knowledge of beekeeping operations; basic beekeeping hive management health and pest/disease management.

Queen rearing and grafting.

General knowledge of agriculture and greenhouse operations

Ability to operate farm and greenhouse equipment including tractors and spray equipment.

Ability to perform farm and greenhouse operations including planting maintenance and harvest of agricultural commodities

Willing to work outside normal hours

Valid drivers license

Experience with EPA and OECD GLP studies is a plus

Additional Information :

Position is full-time Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Mebane NC are encouraged to apply

What Its Like to Work Here: 

Teamwork:experience what being a part of the Eurofins-EAG family feels like. Be inspired by your leaders be encouraged by your teammates and be supported in all parts of your journey while you work with us. 

Learning & Development:take on career development programs and goal setting to create big possibilities for your career and life. Develop within the company; be mentored and grown as a leader. 

Diversity & Authenticity:we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day. 

Benefits & Perks to Foster Work/Life Balance: 

Medical Dental and Vision Coverage 

401k Company Matching 

Paid Time Off 

Personal Days 

Wellness Program 

Education Assistance 

and more! 

If you enjoy being immersed in technology tackling problems head-on finding solutions through teamwork and taking pride in accomplishments join us today!  To learn more please check out our video and explore our website is a M/F Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. 

To learn more about Eurofins please explore our website .

 What Happens Next
 
Our people are the backbone of what we do so its incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit youll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and its requirements this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths. 
 
Your data 
 
As part of any recruitment process the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.
 
Closing Date
 
We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.
 
Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. 

Eurofins is a M/F Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins USA Agroscience Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.