Entomologist: Vet Parasite ID & Specimen Curation

US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) is seeking an Entomologist at the National Veterinary Services Laboratories to definitively identify external parasites affecting domestic animals and wildlife. You will support animal health programs by providing accurate taxonomic identifications based on morphology, host association, and geographic location.

Candidates must meet the basic education requirements in entomology and have relevant specialized experience, with

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in entomology or related discipline with at least 16 semester hours in entomology.
• Combination of education and experience may be used to qualify.
• GS-12 requires one year of specialized experience identifying arthropod parasites and pests, assessing threat, geography, and maintaining cataloged specimens.

Skills

Identifying arthropod parasites and P​

Providing organism information on risk

Maintaining specimen collections

Education

Entomology degree with 16 semester hours in entomology

Job description

The US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) is seeking an Entomologist at the National Veterinary Services Laboratories to definitively identify external parasites affecting domestic animals and wildlife. You will support animal health programs by providing accurate taxonomic identifications based on morphology, host association, and geographic location.

Candidates must meet the basic education requirements in entomology and have relevant specialized experience, with