Beekeeper for Ecotoxicological Field Studies (m/f/d)
Eurofins · Niefern-Öschelbronn, Baden-Wurttemberg, DE
Company Description MORE THAN A JOB - COME TO THE LABS OF EXCELLENCE! The Eurofins Agroscience Group is one of the leading service providers in Europe. We co...
Job description
Company Description MORE THAN A JOB -: COME TO THE LABS OF EXCELLENCE!: The Eurofins Agroscience Group is one of the leading service providers in Europe. We conduct field and laboratory studies to determine the safety and efficacy of new substances and organisms for humans and the environment. In addition, we support our clients throughout every stage of the regulatory approval process. Our in‑house team of regulatory experts works closely with our network of field stations, laboratories, and carefully selected partners. Job Description: Our beekeeping unit manages more than 350 honey bee colonies. However, our focus is not on honey production or marketing, but on scientific research and the protection of bees. In this holistic role, you will work both in beekeeping and in research. You will be responsible for colony management within our scientific studies. This includes swarm control, Varroa treatments, relocating colonies according to study requirements, and overwintering You will record the development and health of the colonies within our studies and contribute to queen breeding You will also support the execution and supervision of field trials for the approval of plant prote...