CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREERS
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STUDENT AND POSTDOCTORAL
The graduate assistant will work under the supervision of Vincenzo Ellis on projects associated with the CDC funded VectorED Network: 1) molecular barcoding of mosquito species and 2) evaluation of a rodent baited vaccine against the Lyme disease pathogen Borrelia burgdorferi. Duties will include field work (trapping and identifying mosquitos, dragging for and identifying ticks), molecular lab work, bioinformatics, data analysis, and writing. This is a paid stipend position. To apply, email a 1) cover letter including research interests and relevant experiences, 2) CV including undergraduate GPA, Masters thesis information and GPA, publications (if any), and the names and contact information for two references including Masters degree major professor (indicate which reference person is Masters degree major professor) to Vincenzo Ellis with “PhD VectorED Assistantship” in the subject line.
SUMMER AND SEASONAL
Fresno Mosquito and Vector Control District is inviting applications to fill this position. The District accepts applications for seasonal employment throughout the year. Generally, the summer employment season is from March through October (depending on weather).
Location: Fresno, CA
Salary: $18.00 per hour
Fresno Mosquito and Vector Control District is inviting applications to fill this position. The District accepts applications for seasonal employment throughout the year. Generally, the summer employment season is from March through October (depending on weather).
Location: Fresno, CA
Salary: $20.00 – $21.50 per hour
Fresno Mosquito and Vector Control District is inviting applications to fill this position. The District accepts applications for seasonal employment throughout the year. Generally, the summer employment season is from March through October (depending on weather).
Location: Fresno, CA
Salary: $18.00 – $19.00 per hour
Applications are always accepted and kept on file for three years.
San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control is inviting applications to fill this position. Under direct supervision of the Operations Director, Field Operations Supervisor or Vector Control Technicians shall carry out routine inspections of residences in areas known to have mosquitoes, and/or complete field work entailing inspection and larvicidal treatment of creeks, catch basins, drains, salt marsh areas, miscellaneous sources, and stocking mosquito fish in backyard ponds. These positions also include preparing materials and equipment for work assignments, service requests, clearing access ways, some drainage maintenance, general maintenance, housekeeping, and assistance with frequent or routine needs. Seasonal employees are required to work dependably and cooperatively with others, maintain and appreciate safety precautions, and operate some specialized equipment. Seasonal employees may operate right-hand drive vehicles. Applications are always accepted and kept on file for three years.
Starting salary: $19.00 – $25.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Location: Burlingame, CA
Dates: April/May through October/November (season length varies)
Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District is inviting applications to fill this position. Under the general direction of the District Manager and direct supervision of the Entomologist II or Entomologist I / Biologist I, if an Entomologist II is not employed, the Lab Assistant, assists with vector surveillance, insect identification, pesticide efficacy trials, resistance studies, vector-borne disease surveillance, lab and surveillance equipment preparation and maintenance, tabulates data, and/or any other specialized function of a vector control agency and performs work as required. The District currently maintains 18 full-time employees on its staff. In addition, the District hires ten to fourteen seasonal employees during the mosquito season.
Location: Oroville, CA
Salary: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour
Applications due: Open until filled
Location: Stockton, CA
Salary: $22.55 per hour
Application due: Open until filled
VECTOR CONTROL / PUBLIC HEALTH
Supervising Vector Ecologists are assigned to the Department of Environmental Health and Quality and supervise the work of professional, technical and support personnel, and are responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating multiple program areas throughout the county involved in vector-borne disease and vector nuisance abatement through surveillance, identification, analysis, prevention, and control of vertebrate and invertebrate vectors, their hosts, and sources. This position oversees compilation, preparation, analysis, and presentation of reports, records, documents, and other information pertaining to vector biology, vector-borne disease surveillance, and vector prevention efforts.
Location: County of San Diego, CA
Salary: $97,510.40 – $119,849.60 per year
Application due: 7/22/2024 at 11:59 PDT
State Entomologist are concerned with flies, snails, beetles and other pests (including rodents) of economic and/or medical significance, and with the development, test or application of methods for their propagation or control. Major approaches to problem solving include methods of manipulating the effectiveness of the natural enemy; modifying the environment; changing adverse agricultural practices; introducing predators, parasites, pathogens and other beneficial organisms; devising and adapting abatement practices; applying chemicals; and integrating biological, chemical, cultural and/or other control measures. The Entomologist III independently performs a limited range of professional entomological assignments; may serve as project leader; and performs other related duties as assigned. The Entomologist IV independently performs the analysis, evaluation and solution of complex entomological problems with statewide implications; may supervise lower level entomologist as assigned; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Location: Island of Kauai, HI
Starting salary: Level III – $4,690 to $5,713 per month (SR-20, Step D to I); Level IV – $5,076 to $6,177 per month (SR-22, Step D to I).
Application due: Continuous
State Entomologist are concerned with flies, snails, beetles and other pests (including rodents) of economic and/or medical significance, and with the development, test or application of methods for their propagation or control. Major approaches to problem solving include methods of manipulating the effectiveness of the natural enemy; modifying the environment; changing adverse agricultural practices; introducing predators, parasites, pathogens and other beneficial organisms; devising and adapting abatement practices; applying chemicals; and integrating biological, chemical, cultural and/or other control measures. The Entomologist III independently performs a limited range of professional entomological assignments; may serve as project leader; and performs other related duties as assigned. The Entomologist IV independently performs the analysis, evaluation and solution of complex entomological problems with statewide implications; may supervise lower level entomologist as assigned; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Location: Island of Maui, HI
Starting salary: Level III – $4,690 to $5,713 per month (SR-20, Step D to I); Level IV – $5,076 to $6,177 per month (SR-22, Step D to I).
Application due: Continuous
Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA
Salary: $24.27 – $29.50 per hour
Application due: Continuous
Under the general direction of the District Manager, performs facility maintenance and safety evaluations on the District’s buildings and surrounding grounds and performs related work and supportive services as required. This position serves as the facility manager for District buildings, coordinating professional repair, maintenance, and housekeeping services, managing security access systems, and ensuring facilities comply with regulatory standards and codes.
Location: Burlingame CA
Salary: $32.67 – $43.47 per hour
Application due: Continuous
The Laboratory Technician will assist in the culture of medically important ticks that can transmit a variety of pathogens, perform morphological authentication of these stocks, perform bioassays and experiments, and assist in preparing and distributing ticks to collaborators. This position works 40 hours per week, which will consist of some weekend and holiday work. The staff member will be hired by, and an employee of, the CDC Foundation and assigned to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Roybal campus in Atlanta, Georgia. The staff member will support the Rickettsial Zoonoses Branch in the Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID).
This is skilled and specialized work in mosquito control. Work involves inspection of mosquito sources and applying control measures in compliance with State laws, regulations, and district policies. Responsibility for the safe application of pesticides and the efficient operation of spray equipment, motor vehicles, and similar equipment. Work is performed in accordance with established methods and techniques, but employee exercises considerable independent judgment in inspection and spraying assignments. Supervision is received from a supervisor through review of work and reports, and through conferences.
Location: Stockton, CA
Salary: $60,508.50 – $73,564.40 per year
Application due: Open until filled
ACADEMIC
Academic opportunities are organized by the most recent to the oldest job postings.
FELLOWSHIPS / FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District is requesting research proposals. This funding opportunity is aimed at improving our Integrated Vector Management Program targeting mosquitoes, red imported fire ants, and flies in the Coachella Valley. Past research projects have included spatial mosquito repellents, virus transmission models, vegetation management in wetlands, biological control of fire ants, and activity of house flies. Because of the unique environment including very high temperatures and low precipitation, projects designed to work with the environmental conditions for surveillance of vectors and vector-borne diseases and projects that tailor control methods to the habitat here are of great interest. Please see our website for guidelines on proposal submission, interests of the District, and a budget worksheet (you can obtain these at here under Research Program FY 2024-2025). 
The American Mosquito Control Association is working with Dr. Jane Bonds (PI) on a study to gather empirical data determining just where aerosol clouds go when they are released from different platforms (fixed wing, helicopter, and drone). They are performing this work within Lee County, FL, and are looking for any help that may be available. The work will be conducted during August, between August 12-23rd, Monday through Friday (weekends if weather conditions require it). Hours are 4:00am and finishing at 12:00pm. The hourly rate would be $13.50/hour and mileage would be $0.65/mile. Housing options available including additional $59.00 for food/incidentals. Please contact Dr. Daniel Markowski (AMCA.TA@mosquito.org) or David Brown (dabrownsoj@gmail.com) for more information. ADDITIONAL CAREER WEBSITES
- Rockies and High Plains Vector-Borne Disease Center (RaHPVEC)
- Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases (NEVBD)
- Tropical Islands Vector-borne Disease Training and Evaluation Center
- VectorEd (Mid-Atlantic and Ohio River Valley)
- Gulf South Vector-borne Disease Training and Evaluation Center
- Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California (MVCAC)
- The American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA)
- American Public Health Association
- Entomological Society of America (ESA)
- Society for Vector Ecology (SOVE)
- Utah Mosquito Abatement Association (UMAA)
- West Central Mosquito and Vector Control Association (WCMVCA)
- Alameda County MAD
- Contra Cost MVCD
- Marin/Sonoma MVCD
- San Mateo County MVCD
- Santa Clara County MVCD
- Butte County MVCD
- Placer MVCD
- Sacramento-Yolo MVCD
- Shasta MVCD
- Sutter-Yuba MVCD
- Tehama County MVCD
- East Side MAD
- Merced County MAD
- San Joaquin County MVCD
- Turlock MAD
- Consolidated MAD
- Delta MVCD
- Fresno MVCD
- Kern MVCD
- Antelope Valley MVCD
- Coachella Valley MVCD
- Greater Los Angeles County VCD
- Northwest MVCD
- Orange County MVCD
- San Bernardino County MVCD
- San Gabriel Valley MVCD
- West Valley MVCD
- Salt Lake City MAD
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