Executive Parasitology Jobs (NOW HIRING)

• Support daily laboratory operations and staff to meet Client's Animal Health's Discovery needs.
• The incumbent will assist the laboratory team in insect rearing activities, daily lab maintenance, and may contribute to internal drug screening activities.
• Operations of the Parasitology Research team, including internal drug screening and insect rearing activities.

• Support daily insect husbandry activities. Many of these activities are repetitive and will need to be performed in an independent manner once trained.
• Contribute to daily operations in support of parasitology research, including but not limited to reagent preparation, cleaning, consumables stocking, and specific steps in assay execution.
• Maintain track of laboratory equipment, maintenance schedules and supplies and place orders as needed.
• Ensure proper reception, storage and disposal of laboratory materials.
• Initiate and complete tasks in an independent and efficient manner, with minimal supervision.
• Perform all activities in compliance with safety protocols, legislative expectations of regulatory agencies, as well as internal standards of Good Scientific Practice.
• Learn basic operation of automation software and equipment, leading to occasional independent operation with minimal support from other scientists.

• College coursework in biology or equivalent. Applicants with advanced degrees (such as MS or PhD) will not be considered for this role.
• Experience in insect or ectoparasite rearing and maintenance.
• Ability to perform activities using aseptic technique.
• Track record of reliable working attitude and meticulous laboratory work execution.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and intercultural skills allowing effective interaction within the team.
• Fluency in English.

• 2+ years of experience in a laboratory setting within a research company or academic institution.
• 1+ years of experience working in a vivarium or insectary maintaining insect or ectoparasite colonies. Experience rearing insects

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