Entomology and Biostatistics Intern (Summer 2026)

Vectech•Baltimore, MD

1d•$25 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Vectech builds AI-powered tools that identify mosquitoes and ticks from images, helping public health organizations make faster, smarter decisions about vector control. But AI systems are only as good as the biological data that trains and validates them. That's where you come in. This summer, two Entomology and Biostatistics Interns will support Vectech's operational vector surveillance work in Maryland, running mosquito traps, identifying and imaging catches using Vectech's AI-assisted identification products, and analyzing the resulting data to answer real questions about mosquito prevalence, behavior, and distribution across Anne Arundel and Montgomery Counties. You'll also support field testing of new Vectech products including Scout, our smart mosquito trap, and a native bee camera trap - helping evaluate trap performance and generating monitoring data for the areas sampled. This is hands-on, boots-in-the-mud field science that directly feeds the development and validation of deployed AI systems. If you want to understand how real-world biological data collection shapes the performance of machine learning models, and spend part of your summer outside, this is the role for you.

Requirements

Holding or currently pursuing a degree in entomological sciences, biological sciences, environmental science, or equivalent — or prior experiential learning providing a commensurate foundation in entomological biology and basic scientific work in the lab and field
Some coursework or relevant projects in statistics and geographical analysis
Some experience and comfort working with insects, whether through personal interest, work, or schooling
Comfort working closely with mosquitoes, ticks, bees, and other arthropods
Comfort working in outdoor environments
Valid driver's license and ability to drive to field sites.
Ability to carry equipment weighing up to 20 lbs over short distances
Basic proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
Basic proficiency in R, Python, ArcGIS, or similar tools for statistical analysis
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate coursework in entomology
Experience with insect rearing
Familiarity with AI-assisted identification tools or image annotation platforms
Experience with environmental or ecological data analysis

Responsibilities

Conduct field collections through insect traps, tick dragging, and other methods, including driving to field sites
Sort, image, and identify mosquitoes and ticks using Vectech's vector surveillance imaging and identification products
Record pollinator visitation rates using native bee camera traps
Analyze biological prevalence data accounting for sampling biases, weather, geography, and other relevant variables
Support quality assurance and data labeling in Vectech's arthropod image database
Perform field testing and validation of new products with guidance from engineers and the senior entomologist
Compile data and contribute to reports
Maintain equipment and supplies in good working order
Adhere to all safety and environmental regulations
Other entomology and insect imaging tasks as needed