Entomologist

Axle Energy; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Bonus

401K Match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Axle Informatics in Rockville, MD is seeking an Entomologist to support the LMIV program. The role focuses on malaria-related entomology, mosquito rearing, infection studies, and data-driven reporting.

You will collaborate with diverse teams, develop SOPs, manage samples and inventories, and contribute to study design and results communicated to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in biology-related field and relevant laboratory experience.
• Minimum five years conducting entomology research in a lab setting.
• Experience rearing and infecting mosquitoes; performing skin feeding assays.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute research experiments supporting LMIV program.
• Assist with research projects and lab techniques.
• Conduct entomology work including malaria-related mosquito handling.
• Perform skin feeding assays and other transmission research techniques.
• Analyze data and communicate results via reports and manuscripts.
• Develop and implement new SOPs and protocols.
• Manage entomology data and prepare internal reports.
• Collaborate with international partners for research implementation.
• Track supplies, shipments, and inventory; support scheduling.
• Prepare budget and administrative tracking for activities.
• Maintain accurate lab documentation and updates with team.

Skills

Entomology research

Mosquito rearing

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Entomology/Chemistry/Biophysics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Axle Informatics 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.

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.

Disclaimer:

The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals 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.

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 on 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.

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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.