Entomologist

Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research biomedical informatics and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science software engineering and program management we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries.

• Plan and execute research experiments in support of the laboratorys overall research program.
• 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.
• Perform direct skin feeding assays and other malaria transmission research techniques.
• Analyze and interpret research data and communicate findings through reports presentations and manuscripts.
• 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.
• Track laboratory supplies sample shipments and inventory and assist with research project coordination and scheduling.
• Support preparation of budget reports and administrative tracking for research activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation of laboratory experiments and procedures.
• Communicate research ideas results and technical updates with the FTL and other team members.

• Bachelors degree in Biology Entomology Chemistry Biophysics or a related scientific field.

• Minimum five (5) years of laboratory experience conducting entomology research.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience rearing mosquitoes infecting mosquitoes and performing direct skin feeding assays.
• Experience culturing malaria parasites and operating an insectary.
• Strong background in biological sciences chemistry or biophysics.
• Experience analyzing research data and preparing scientific reports or manuscripts.
• Excellent documentation organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Teams SharePoint).

• Experience supporting malaria immunology or malaria entomology research programs.
• Experience collaborating with international research teams or multi-institutional scientific collaborations.
• Experience developing research protocols laboratory procedures or SOPs.
• Experience coordinating sample shipments research logistics and laboratory inventories.
• Familiarity with technology transfer or research implementation in international field sites.

Disclaimer:

The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals 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.

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This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidates experience qualifications skills and location.