Biologist - Insectary Mosquito Research & Biosafety

Cape Fox Corp; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fox Facilities Services seeks a Biologist to join the team in Bethesda, MD, supporting NIH. You will oversee biosafety measures and containment at the TW3-IF insectary, ensuring safe handling of Anopheline mosquitoes and infectious agents in a BSL-2 setting.

The role involves developing SOPs for mosquito maintenance, coordinating with researchers, and performing quality control on laboratory equipment with government approvals. Strong documentation and analytical skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain biosafety measures at the TW3-IF insectary to protect staff from exposure to vector-borne agents.
• Implement containment protocols and physical barriers for mosquitoes harboring human pathogens.
• Oversee researchers with infectious agents in high-security areas.
• Develop SOPs for maintaining and manipulating Anopheline mosquitoes.
• Perform lab quality control and upkeep of equipment with government oversight.
• Document findings and outcomes, and assist with publications and literature searches.

Skills

Biosafety compliance

Job description

Cape Fox Facilities Services seeks a Biologist to join the team in Bethesda, MD, supporting NIH. You will oversee biosafety measures and containment at the TW3-IF insectary, ensuring safe handling of Anopheline mosquitoes and infectious agents in a BSL-2 setting.

The role involves developing SOPs for mosquito maintenance, coordinating with researchers, and performing quality control on laboratory equipment with government approvals. Strong documentation and analytical skills are required.