Senior Entomologist: Crop Pest Resistance & R&D

Southern Arkansas University; California, United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking an Entomologist to conduct research on insect resistance in crops. The role combines hands-on fieldwork with experimental design and collaboration across R&D teams. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Entomology and relevant research experience. The position offers a salary range of $80,000 - $85,000, benefits including medical and retirement plans, and a work environment focused on innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in field or greenhouse research.
• Strong foundation in plant‑insect interaction research.
• Ability to innovate methodologies for pest resistance testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead experiments related to genetic pest resistance.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to integrate findings.
• Conduct field and laboratory research on plant-pest interactions.

Skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Project leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Entomology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management tools

Job description

A leading agricultural company is seeking an Entomologist to conduct research on insect resistance in crops. The role combines hands-on fieldwork with experimental design and collaboration across R&D teams. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Entomology and relevant research experience. The position offers a salary range of $80,000 - $85,000, benefits including medical and retirement plans, and a work environment focused on innovation and sustainability.