VISA HOLDERS WELCOME (Working Holiday Visa welcome with opportunity for sponsorship to successful candidate.) **Location: Perth, Western Australia** **Available immediately** We require an experienced Apiarist Research Technician with a background in genetics or entomology to support our queen breeding and rearing initiatives focused specifically on *Apis mellifera*. You’ll be at the heart of innovative research, improving data collection and productive bee genetics from concept through to implementation. The Role: * Beekeeping experience is essential * Lead R\&D for sustainable and innovative apiculture practices * Enhance field data collection by updating existing Excel spreadsheets and optimizing them for use on mobile devices (phones, tablets, etc.). * Data collection, analysis, and hive performance monitoring * Hands\-on queen breeding, rearing, and hive management * Genetic tracking and trait selection Literature Review Support * Summarise recent findings related to queen breeding success, tailored to current setup and goals. * Help identify new strategies or refinements to improve outcomes. Field Assistance * Participate in morning fieldwork to assist with setting up experiments and/or refining data collection processes. * Provide feedback on usability and efficiency of data tools in real\-time conditions. Requirements: * Background in agriculture, entomology, or apicultural genetics * Experience with beekeeping and hive management (natural or minimal\-intervention approach preferred) * Minimum 3\-5 years of beekeeping experience is required * Strong observational skills and scientific curiosity * Ability to work in field conditions with a hands\-on attitude—no gloves * No bee allergies * MR or HR License \- advantageous * Must have valid Australian work rights at commencement We are open to part\-time arrangements for candidates currently engaged in academic study. Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completo Sueldo: $32,00 \- $35,00 la hora Horas previstas: No más de 38 por semana Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial