: BSF Breeding Specialist / Entomologist

Company: Jital Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Department: Research, Breeding & Production

Job Location: Dhar, Madhya Pradesh (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: 25 years for B.Sc./M.Sc. candidates; 0–1 year for Ph.D. candidates

Salary: As per experience and industry standards

About Jital Solutions

Jital Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a BSFL-based feed ingredient manufacturer in India, producing high-protein Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) Meal, Dried Larvae, BSFL Oil, and Organic Frass Fertilizer. The company focuses on insect-based solutions for sustainable feed and agriculture.

Job Summary

We are looking for a technically skilled and research-oriented BSF Breeding Specialist / Entomologist to manage Black Soldier Fly (BSF) breeding, insect life cycle management, colony development, reproduction, egg production, hatching, and mass-rearing operations.

The candidate will be responsible for optimizing breeding performance, improving colony productivity, conducting scientific experiments, developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining biosecurity, and supporting the scale-up of insect breeding and production systems.

The ideal candidate should have practical knowledge of entomology, insect physiology, insect reproduction, insect mass rearing, controlled-workplace breeding, and scientific data analysis.

Key Responsibilities

1. BSF Breeding and Life Cycle Management

- Manage the complete Black Soldier Fly life cycle, from egg and larval stages through pupation, adult emergence, and subsequent generations.
- Monitor insect development, survival rates, colony health, and breeding performance.
- Maintain healthy and productive BSF colonies.

2. Reproduction, Mating and Egg Production

- Monitor adult mating behaviour, oviposition, egg laying, egg collection, and hatching rates.
- Identify factors affecting reproductive efficiency and egg production.
- Implement suitable measures to improve egg yield, hatchability, and breeding consistency.

3. Insect Mass Rearing and Colony Management

- Manage insect breeding and mass-rearing operations under controlled environmental conditions.
- Monitor environmental parameters affecting insect development and reproduction.
- Optimize rearing practices to improve productivity, survival, and colony performance.

4.



Breeding Experiments and Research

- Design and conduct experiments to evaluate breeding performance and colony productivity.
- Analyse experimental results and identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Apply scientific methods to improve reproductive efficiency and maintain colony consistency.

5. SOP Development and Production Scale-Up

- Develop, implement, and standardize SOPs for BSF breeding, egg collection, hatching, insect rearing, and colony maintenance.
- Support the scale-up of breeding operations from routine rearing to larger production systems.
- Ensure consistent and repeatable breeding processes.

6. Biosecurity, Hygiene and Quality Control

- Maintain colony hygiene, biosecurity, and insect health standards.
- Identify risks related to colony contamination, mortality, and inconsistent breeding performance.
- Follow established operational and quality control procedures.

7. Documentation and Data Analysis

- Maintain accurate records of egg production, hatching rates, insect development, colony performance, and experimental results.
- Prepare technical reports and maintain breeding and production data.
- Use data-driven analysis to identify trends and improve operational efficiency.

8. Team Coordination and Training

- Train and guide technical staff in insect breeding, mass rearing, egg collection, and colony management.
- Coordinate with research, breeding, and production teams.
- Ensure compliance with SOPs and established operating procedures.

Educational Qualifications
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Entomology, Agricultural Entomology, Insect Science, Applied Biology, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related life science discipline.
- Ph.D. candidates in relevant disciplines are also encouraged to apply.

Experience Requirements
- B.Sc./M.Sc. candidates: 2–5 years of relevant experience in insect mass rearing, insect breeding, entomology, or biocontrol agent production.
- Ph.D. candidates:



0–1 year of relevant industry or research experience.

Required Skills and Technical Expertise
- Black Soldier Fly (BSF/BSFL) breeding and rearing
- Entomology and insect biology
- Insect life cycle management and insect physiology
- Insect reproduction, mating behaviour, oviposition, and egg production
- Egg collection, hatching, and colony management
- Insect mass rearing and controlled-environment rearing systems
- Colony health monitoring and reproductive performance analysis
- Breeding experiments and scientific research
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) development and implementation
- Biosecurity, hygiene, and quality control
- Experimental data collection, analysis, and technical reporting
- Basic molecular biology techniques, including DNA extraction, PCR, and strain monitoring

Preferred Candidate Profile
- Hands-on experience with Black Soldier Fly or other Dipteran insects.
- Practical experience in insect breeding, insectary management, or insect mass-rearing facilities.
- Strong observation, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret experimental data and implement process improvements.
- Good documentation, reporting, and team coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently in a research and production workplace.
- Willingness to work full-time at the Dhar facility in Madhya Pradesh.

Work Location Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, India — On-site.

Relevant Search Keywords

BSF Breeding Specialist, Black Soldier Fly, BSFL, Entomologist, Insect Breeding, Insect Rearing, Insect Mass Rearing, Agricultural Entomology, Insect Physiology, Insect Reproduction, Egg Production, Oviposition, Hatching Rate, Colony Management, Insectary Management, Controlled Environment Rearing, Biocontrol Agent Production, Breeding Research, SOP Development, Biosecurity, DNA Extraction, PCR, Applied Biology, Biotechnology, Research and Development.

How to Apply

Interested candidates with relevant qualifications and experience in entomology, insect breeding, or mass-rearing systems are invited to apply through Naukri.com.

For further information, please contact:

Ishrat Jahan

HR & Operations Manager

Jital Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Phone: +91-(phone hidden)

Website: www.jitalsolution.com

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