Axle
Entomologist
Rockville, MD · Staff+
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 120 days ago
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About the role
- Assist laboratory staff and the Federal Task Leader (FTL) with research projects and laboratory techniques.
- Conduct entomology research related to malaria, including mosquito rearing, infection, and insectary operations.
- Analyze and interpret research data and communicate findings through reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute research experiments in support of the laboratory's overall research program.
- Develop and implement new research protocols, techniques, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Organize and manage entomology research data and prepare reports for internal teams and collaborators.
- Collaborate with academic, industry, and international research partners to support technology transfer and research implementation.
- Support preparation of budget reports and administrative tracking for research activities.
- Maintain accurate documentation of laboratory experiments and procedures.
- Perform direct skin feeding assays and other malaria transmission research techniques.
Requirements
- Minimum five (5) years of experience rearing mosquitoes, infecting mosquitoes, and performing direct skin feeding assays.
- Experience culturing malaria parasites and operating an insectary.
- Experience analyzing research data and preparing scientific reports or manuscripts.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).
Nice to have
- Experience supporting malaria immunology or malaria entomology research programs.
- Experience collaborating with international research teams or multi-institutional scientific collaborations.
- Experience coordinating sample shipments, research logistics, and laboratory inventories.
- Familiarity with technology transfer or research implementation in international field sites.
- The diversity of Axle's employees is a tremendous asset.
- Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual's assigned to this position or job description.
- This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required.
- Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.
Compensation
- $90,000 - $100,000 USD
- This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below.
Benefits
- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
- Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Flexible Spending Accounts:
- Healthcare (FSA)
- Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
- Axle is looking to add a driven, flexible, organized, and meticulous Entomologist to provide scientific support services to the Laboratory of Malaria Immunology and Vaccinology (LMIV) in Rockville, MD
Equal opportunity
- If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: careers@axleinfo.com
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