**Key Responsibilities**:
- Facility Setup: Design and outfit of the pilot production facility, ensuring it meets all necessary requirements for the cultivation of cochineal insects.
- Research & Development: Conduct research on optimal growth conditions, feedstock formulation, breeding techniques, pest management strategies and scalable production practices specific to cochineal insects to maximize production efficiency.
- Operational Management: Manage daily operations of the facility, including cultivation, harvesting, and processing of cochineal insects. Monitor and evaluate production metrics to ensure quality and productivity.
- Training & Supervision: Train and supervise staff in the techniques of cochineal insect cultivation, including best practices in care, maintenance, and harvesting.
- Collaboration: Liaise with agricultural experts, universities, and research institutions to stay updated on advancements in entomology and cochineal production.
- Sustainability Practices: Implement and promote sustainable farming practices that minimize energy use, environmental impact and enhance the viability of cochineal production in the region.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed records of production processes, outcomes, and research findings.



Prepare reports for stakeholders and capture learnings to support production facility development.
- Facility Scale-Up. Support the design and development of the full-scale production facility, including commissioning and operational planning.
**Qualifications**:
- Master’s degree in Entomology, Agricultural Science, or a related field.
- Proven experience in insect rearing, specifically with cochineal or related species, is highly desirable.
- Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
- Project management experience, ideally leading teams on commercial research and development activities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct independent research.
- Experience working in technology commercialization or technology transfer/licensing, is desirable.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively with a diverse team.
- Familiarity with sustainable agricultural practices and a passion for promoting environmentally friendly production methods.
**Benefits**:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead innovative research in an emerging industry.
- Collaborative work environment with a focus on sustainability and community impact.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person

📌 Entomologist - Cochineal Insect Production Pilot (Oaxaca de Juárez)
🏢 Red Wing Technology
📍 Oaxaca de Juárez