CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District is seeking an exceptional candidate for the position of Vector Scientist. Under the direction of the District’s Laboratory Director, the Vector Scientist performs a combination of laboratory, field, and office work, as well as research focused on monitoring and controlling mosquito populations and evaluating the distribution of arboviruses.

Location: Hayward, CA 
Starting salary:$7,989- $11,988 per month
Application due:6/3/25

This is a permanent position located in Richmond, CA at the California Department of Public Health’s laboratory campus. The position is funded by the California Department of Disease Control under the California Department of Public Health through an interagency agreement with University of California, Davis. 

This role reports to the UCD Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (COEH) in the Department of Public Health Sciences. The core activities of the COEH are to educate future leaders in occupational and environmental health, develop new knowledge, and bring the resources of the University of California to people affected by health hazards in their workplaces or communities. Under general direction of the the Vector-Borne Disease Section (VBDS) Supervising Public Health Biologist, this position works closely with the Vector-Borne Disease Section Public Health Biologists and laboratory staff. The VBDS laboratory supports statewide surveillance and control of vector-borne diseases such as endemic and emerging mosquito-borne arboviruses, Lyme disease, and plague. The VBDS laboratory tests arthropods such as ticks and fleas, as well as animal blood for vector-borne and zoonotic disease agents. The Assistant Microbiologist will work closely with the VBDS microbiologist to conduct serological and molecular assays to identify multiple vector-borne disease pathogens.

Location: Richmond, CA (hybrid)
Starting salary: $2,544.80 – $4,092.80 per two-week pay period
Application due: 5/29/25

The CDC Foundation is seeking a part time Entomologist III who will work 20 hours per week and serve as a member of the ADHS Vector-borne and Zoonotic Disease (VBZD) Team. In this capacity, the position provides expertise on vector surveillance and control, including the identification of medically important arthropods and arachnids in Arizona (such as mosquitoes and ticks) and providing training on vectors and their control to local public health partners and vector control agencies. The position may also work with vector control or entomologist professionals from tribes, other state health departments, the CDC and local universities.

Location: Hybrid (Reside in Arizona)
Starting salary: :  $41,800.00 per year plus benefits
Application due: 7/31/25

Under the direct supervision of a Program Supervisor and the general direction of the Operations Manager, performs inspections and control for all vector operations, provides assistance and support to other Vector Control personnel, and does related work and supportive services as required. Essential functions include extensive driving throughout the county, traversing various terrains to conduct surveillance, inspections and treatments, the ability to transport and apply pesticides, effective verbal and written communication with members of the public and other District personnel, the ability to efficiently plan and execute their daily workload with minimal supervision and exercise good judgement in assessing the appropriate treatments in various situations. 

The Vector Control Technician is responsible for tasks associated with Integrated Vector Management (IVM) within the county related to mosquito and vector control. Responsibilities include the application of comprehensive vector control measures with major emphasis on activities designed to inspect for and/or progressively reduce the vector population within an assigned area, and to assist the public with related vector problems. The Vector Control Technician must be proficient in and capable of accomplishing duties in all District vector operations.

Location: Contra Costa County, CA
Starting salary:  $7,243.81 – 9,707.41 per month
Application due: Open until filled.

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The Department of Entomology seeks a Research Technician for approximately 40 hours/week.

This position will maintain mosquito colonies, conduct toxicology bioassays on mosquitoes, collect and record experimental data, assist in preparation of reports and manuscripts, and assist in general lab inventory and organization including chemical hygiene and waste management.

Location: Wooster, OH
Starting salary:  $15.70-20.67/hour
Application due: Open until filled.

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The PIHOA Regional Communicable Disease Epidemiologist (RCDE) is a full-time exempt position located
in the PIHOA Honolulu, Hawaiʻi office. Under the direction of the PIHOA Regional Health Information Systems and Performance Improvement Coordinator (RHIS PM), the PIHOA RCDE will: 1) build epidemiological, surveillance, and health information systems capacity in USAPI health agencies; 2) provide direct services as needed; for example, in data analysis and public health emergency response; and 3) liaise with other PIHOA initiatives and regional, federal, and international agencies to inform and strengthen USAPI health outcomes.
 

Location: Honolulu, HI
Application due: open until filled

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