Black Soldier Fly - Farm Technician (Saudi Arabia)

We are seeking a highly experienced BSF Farm Technician or Entomology Technician with a minimum of 4 years in insect rearing, entomology research, or BSF production. The ideal candidate will support large-scale Black Soldier Fly farming operations focused on sustainable waste management and insect protein production.

• Oversee and execute daily operations of the BSF production unit, including egg collection, larvae rearing, and harvesting.
• Monitor and maintain optimal environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, substrate quality) for BSF life cycle stages.
• Develop and implement protocols for insect health, breeding efficiency, and waste-to-protein conversion.
• Analyze production data and prepare regular reports to improve yields and reduce mortality rates.
• Supervise junior technicians and provide on-the-job training.
• Collaborate with R&D teams on trials, feed formulation, and scaling innovations.
• Ensure biosecurity, hygiene, and workplace safety standards are consistently followed.

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in:

• Black Soldier Fly farming, OR
• Insect rearing (BSF, houseflies, silkworms, crickets), OR
• Entomology research projects involving live insects.