Apiarist Research Technician (Specialising in Apiculture & Entomology)

Steve's Queens

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Location: Perth, WA

Available immediately

We require an experienced Apiarist Research Technician with a background in genetics or entomology to support our queen breeding and rearing initiatives focused specifically on Apis mellifera. You'll be at the heart of innovative research, improving data collection and productive bee genetics from concept through to implementation.

The Role:

• Beekeeping experience is essential 3 – 5 years

• Lead R&D for sustainable and innovative apiculture practices
• Enhance field data collection by updating existing Excel spreadsheets and optimizing them for use on mobile devices (phones, tablets, etc.).
• Data collection, analysis, and hive performance monitoring
• Hands-on queen breeding, rearing, and hive management
• Genetic tracking and trait selection

Literature Review Support

• Summarise recent findings related to queen breeding success, tailored to current setup and goals.
• Help identify new strategies or refinements to improve outcomes.

Field Assistance

• Participate in morning fieldwork to assist with setting up experiments and/or refining data collection processes.
• Provide feedback on usability and efficiency of data tools in real-time conditions.

Requirements:

• Background in agriculture, entomology, or apicultural genetics
• Experience with beekeeping and hive management (natural or minimal-intervention approach preferred)
• Strong observational skills and scientific curiosity
• Ability to work in field conditions with a hands-on attitude—no gloves
• No bee allergies
• MR or HR License - advantageous
• Must have valid Australian work rights at commencement

We are open to part-time arrangements for candidates currently engaged in academic study.