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Entomologist

Rockville, MD · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Benefits: * 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees * Paid Time Off (Including ... Conduct entomology research related to malaria, including mosquito rearing, infection, and ...

Axle

Entomologist

Rockville, MD · On-site

Benefits: * 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees * Paid Time Off (Including ... Conduct entomology research related to malaria, including mosquito rearing, infection, and ...

Axle

Entomologist

Rockville, MD

$90K - $100K/yr

Benefits: * 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees * Paid Time Off (Including ... Conduct entomology research related to malaria, including mosquito rearing, infection, and ...

Axle

Entomologist

Rockville, MD · On-site

Benefits: * 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees * Paid Time Off (Including ... Conduct entomology research related to malaria, including mosquito rearing, infection, and ...

State of Hawai'i

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Duties Summary State Entomologist are concerned with flies, snails, beetles and other pests (including rodents) of economic and/or medical significance, and with the development, test or application ...

The Pennsylvania State University

Environment The successful candidate will join a collaborative and interdisciplinary team focused on addressing emerging challenges in veterinary and medical entomology through applied research and ...

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Entomologist

Rockville, MD • On-site

Axle
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$90K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

(ID: 2026-1763)
Axle 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. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Benefits:
  • 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
  • Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • 401K Match
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:
    • Healthcare (FSA)
    • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
    • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
    • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Overview
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
Job Requirements
  • Plan and execute research experiments in support of the laboratory's 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.
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Entomology, Chemistry, Biophysics, or a related scientific field.
Required Qualifications
  • 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).
Preferred Qualifications
  • 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.

The diversity of Axle's employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment-based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: careers@axleinfo.com
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.
This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and location.
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