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YOUR MISSION<\/h4>\n
The Engineer Apprentice will strengthen the Insect Husbandry team and will rely on experts in entomology and animal nutrition.
\nHis\/her role is to develop knowledge and methods in Quantitative Nutrition adapted to our insect model, the yellow mealworm Tenebrio molitor. Defining its precise nutritional requirements will lead to perform fine formulation of diets for industrial application.
\nIn order to do so, the Engineer Apprentice will participate in the:
\n\u2022 Insect Nutrition projects, including study of physiological parameters in different laboratory conditions and covering the entire life cycle of the insect species
\n\u2022 Strong collaboration with senior & experienced experts and technicians within R&D teams, and other stakeholders (engineering, manufacturing, \u2026)
\n\u2022 collaboration with external partners, academics or companies in concordance with confidentiality rules and IP policy
\n\u2022 data collection, consolidation and interpretation
\n\u2022 reporting and communication at the end of each experiment
\n\u2022 application and contribution to quality procedures, laboratory notebook keeping
\n\u2022 proposing and testing new ideas to improve methodologies
\n\u2022 contribution to the general planning and management of Nutrition experiments
\n\u2022 contribution and application of experimental protocols related to other team\u2019s projects<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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REQUIRED SKILLS<\/h4>\n
\u2022 You must be enrolled in an renowned engineering school or university in Agronomy or Life Science
\n\u2022 Theoretical (or even practical) knowledge in animal husbandry or animal nutrition, previous practical experiences as trainee will be appreciated
\n\u2022 Strong interest for insect industry and animal nutrition
\n\u2022 You like to be challenged
\n\u2022 Structured and analytical, you like versatility and know how to manage your time
\n\u2022 Good written and oral communication, good interpersonal skills
\n\u2022 Ability to interact with numerous internal stakeholders, you can rely on their own professional expertise and their own complex view of the project.
\n\u2022 Sense of initiative, you like to solve complex issues, with several equations and several unknown factors
\n\u2022 Conscientious and open-minded, you are naturally curious.
\n\u2022 Sense of team work
\n\u2022 Command of the English language is mandatory<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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