Synvect · 1 day ago
Mosquito Lab Technician
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSynvect is a biotechnology startup focused on developing solutions to eliminate disease-transmitting vectors. The Mosquito Rearing & Lab Operations Technician will maintain mosquito colonies and support daily lab operations, ensuring high quality and cleanliness standards in the lab.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceMedical
Responsibilities
Cleaning and maintaining laboratory spaces to ensure high quality, organized, and contamination-free conditions
Maintaining mosquito colonies and stock, including routine care and monitoring
Following established protocols while remaining flexible and open to process improvements
Supporting the research team with day-to-day lab needs as required
Contributing to a culture of safety, responsibility, and continuous learning
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or bachelor's degree
Curious, reliable, and eager to learn new skills
Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining clean, high-quality workspaces
Comfortable with repetitive tasks that require consistency and care
Ability to work in person in a laboratory setting in San Diego
Preferred
Prior lab experience is preferred but not required
Experience working with insects, animals, or in a lab setting is a plus, but not necessary
Company
Synvect
Synvect is a biotech platform that creates safe and effective ways to eliminate disease-carrying mosquitoes by stopping their breeding.
Founded in 2022
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$3.25M2025-03-11Seed· $3M
2024-09-27Pre Seed· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Nikolay Kandul
Co-Founder & CEO
Recent News
2025-03-12
Business Wire
2025-03-11
2024-12-27
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