**Entomologist** 58-70/HR

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality laboratory and field experiments to evaluate insect repellent, attractant, and control products, ensuring that all trials are carefully planned and executed.
• Set up and take down entomological assays, including preparing test arenas, handling test materials, and ensuring that all experimental conditions are properly controlled.
• Prepare and administer experimental chemical treatments according to product label instructions and internal protocols, prioritizing worker safety and environmental protection at all times.
• Collect both quantitative and qualitative data during experiments, ensuring accurate measurement, observation, and documentation of insect behavior and product performance.
• Maintain an up-to-date, detailed laboratory notebook that records experimental designs, procedures, observations, and results in a clear and organized manner.
• Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs), laboratory practices, and safety guidelines related to chemical handling, insect care, and equipment use.
• Collaborate closely with entomology colleagues and cross-functional project teams, including marketing, formulation, and regulatory partners, to understand project needs and align assay designs with product development goals.
• Assist in the development and refinement of entomological assays that provide robust, reproducible data to support decision-making for current and future products.
• Contribute to routine data entry, data verification, and basic data analysis to ensure consistency, reliability, and usability of experimental results.
• Support ongoing maintenance of laboratory resources, including insect colonies, test materials, and equipment, to ensure readiness for scheduled experiments.

Essential Skills

• 2–5 years of entomology experience in an industry setting with a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent entomology experience in an academic setting with a master’s or PhD.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Entomology, Agricultural Sciences, or a closely related field, or approximately 5 years of relevant work experience in entomology or biological sciences.
• Demonstrated entomological and experimental expertise, including designing and conducting assays involving insect control products.
• Comfort and proficiency working with common urban and outdoor pest insects and arthropods, such as cockroaches, spiders, flies, ants, and similar species.
• Experience preparing and administering chemical treatments in accordance with product label instructions and safety protocols.
• Strong ability to collect, record, and manage quantitative and qualitative data with attention to accuracy and consistency.
• Skill in maintaining detailed laboratory notebooks and documentation that clearly capture experimental procedures and results.
• Able to follow standard operating procedures and laboratory safety guidelines, particularly in relation to chemical handling and insect management.
• Effective collaboration skills for working with entomology colleagues and cross-functional project teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Understanding of urban, medical, or veterinary entomology is a plus and supports work with a variety of pest species and use scenarios.
• Applied research experience, particularly in product-focused or solution-driven environments, is preferred.
• Experience conducting entomological assays on insect control products in an industry setting is highly desirable.
• Experience with routine data collection, data entry, and basic analysis to support consistent and reliable experimental outcomes.
• Experience in experimental design and statistical thinking for interpreting assay results is beneficial.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.