Senior Entomologist | NWS Biobanking Program Lead

Colossal Biosciences; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off & holidays

401k

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Colossal Biosciences seeks a contract Senior Entomologist to act as scientific lead for the New World Screwworm Biobanking Program, overseeing experimental design, field collection strategies, and live-colony rearing. Travel to outbreak regions across the Americas is required.

Requirements include a Ph.D. in Entomology or related field and 15+ years of research leadership in entomology or insect ecology, with strong statistical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Entomology, Behavioral Ecology, or a closely related field.
• 15+ years of progressive research in entomology or insect ecology, with leadership experience.
• Experience leading multi-year, multi-site programs and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the NWS Biobanking Program design, protocol standardization, and results interpretation.
• Oversee field collection methods and live material targets across multiple regions.
• Direct live-colony rearing and cryopreservation protocols in ACL-3 settings.
• Perform statistical analyses of fitness data and report to stakeholders.
• Prepare protocols, SOPs, and training materials for staff.
• Deliver regular progress updates and scientific reports.

Skills

Behavioral ecology

Experimental design

Statistics

Field sampling

Colony maintenance

Team leadership

Technical writing

Biosafety compliance

Travel readiness

Education

Ph.D. in Entomology or related field

Tools

R

SAS

Job description

Colossal Biosciences seeks a contract Senior Entomologist to act as scientific lead for the New World Screwworm Biobanking Program, overseeing experimental design, field collection strategies, and live-colony rearing. Travel to outbreak regions across the Americas is required.

Requirements include a Ph.D. in Entomology or related field and 15+ years of research leadership in entomology or insect ecology, with strong statistical and communication skills.