Biology intern
TLDR
Assist the R&D team in insect production across life stages, contribute to experiments and quality control, and document findings.
About us
LIVIN farms is a leading provider of automated insect production technology, with locations in Vienna (Austria) and the Osnabrück area (Germany). Our modular solutions are used in both agriculture and industry to produce high-quality insect products for pets and livestock.
The main goal of the position
Supporting our R&D team in insect production and contributing to R&D experiments and quality control.
What you will do
- Working with insects in all life stages
- Supporting insect production (feeding, watering the larvae)
- Research on insect farming
- Taking part in experiments
- Quality control and recording data
- Documentation of findings
- Maintenance of laboratory equipment
Requirements
- You have ongoing or completed studies in the area of biology or any other related field
- Availability to work at least 20 hours per week, for at least 3 months or longer
- You have a great interest in the field of entomology, prior experience with insects is an asset
- A flexible, open-minded approach, combined with an excitement for learning new things and a willingness to put in the effort
- Very good English language skills
Our benefits
- Opportunity to take part in an innovative and growing industry
- An international, diverse team
- Company team-building
Become part of our team and help build a sustainable circular economy!
Livin Farms empowers food companies to transform low-value organic waste into high-value insect ingredients through scalable, automated insect factory solutions. Our technology not only boosts sustainability in the agriculture and industry sectors but also provides a crucial resource for the animal feed market, helping to bridge the protein gap across various industries.