Entomologist

Axle • Rockville, MD

5d

About The Position

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.
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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Entomology, Chemistry, Biophysics, or a related scientific field.
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level