Research Entomologist

Now hiring: Research Entomologist

Description

St. Tammany Parish Mosquito Abatement in Slidell, LA seeks a Research Entomologist. The primary responsibility of this position is to manage research projects to enhance various aspects of mosquito control operations.

Job duties include:

• Manages a team to perform scientific research.
• Develops research protocols and data collection/management systems to achieve research objectives.
• Performs scientific statistical analyses.
• Prepares manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Seeks external funding in the form of grants and contracts to support research efforts.
• Interviews, hires, and manages seasonal assistants.
• Maintains a digital archive of topical peer-reviewed mosquito literature.
• Presents original research at professional scientific meetings.
• Assist with staff training programs.
• Maintains a culture and attitude of safety, cleanliness, and professionalism.

As needed duties and responsibilities:

• Works with administration to develop an operational mosquito management plan.
• Coordinates with the Outreach & Media Specialist to produce and participate in public education efforts and presentations to civic organizations and schools.
• Helps perform district arbovirus surveillance and mosquito identification.

Minimum qualifications:

• Master’s degree in entomology, public health, or a related field.

OR

• Five or more years of management experience in an entomological field.
• Demonstrated ability with statistical analysis software, such as R, SAS, SPSS, or Minitab.

• Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Able to obtain a pesticide applicator license (Category 8D – Mosquito Control Supervisor) issued by Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry within one year of being hired.

• Current driver’s license.

Compensation

Annual compensation of $66,781-$105,215 is dependent on education and experience. In addition, health insurance premiums are currently fully covered by STPMAD. A public employee’s pension plan is provided for retirement benefits.

This position will remain open until May 3, 2024 or until filled. To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and CV or resume to:

Sarah Malasovich, Office Manager

St. Tammany Parish Mosquito Abatement

(985)643-5050 smalasovich@stpmad.org