Arbovirus Lab & Field Technician II

Kapili Services, LLC; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kapili Services, LLC is seeking an Entomology Laboratory and Field Technician II to support a government customer in Fort Collins, CO. The role involves field surveillance, laboratory diagnostics, and data analysis to support arboviral disease vectors testing and reporting.

Applicants should have a public health/entomology background and experience following SOPs, with strong communication and teamwork skills. The position requires field work in varied conditions and some travel.

Qualifications

• Physical ability for field work and outdoor conditions.
• Ability to follow laboratory SOPs with high QA standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform field work, laboratory diagnostics, and surveillance testing for arboviral disease vectors.
• Provide operational laboratory support and assist with field collection of specimens.
• Collect mosquitoes, set traps, and assist in molecular assays after training.
• Travel domestically for field surveillance and related activities as required.

Skills

Field work

Laboratory SOPs

Written and verbal communication

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or Entomology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Kapili Services, LLC is seeking an Entomology Laboratory and Field Technician II to support a government customer in Fort Collins, CO. The role involves field surveillance, laboratory diagnostics, and data analysis to support arboviral disease vectors testing and reporting.

Applicants should have a public health/entomology background and experience following SOPs, with strong communication and teamwork skills. The position requires field work in varied conditions and some travel.