Entomologist

As an Entomologist at the National Veterinary Services Laboratories you are responsible for definitively identifying a wide range of external parasites affecting all species of domestic animals and wildlife to support animal health programs. This position supports the agency response to New World Screwworm. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Conducts training in parasites and parasite identification, tick and screwworm identification and eradication, and biology, ecology, and identification of arthropod vectors of foreign animal diseases. Entomology consultant to agency staff, field personnel, and cooperating university faculties. Provides complex biological and ecological information about native and exotic parasites that are of significant economic importance. Directs the compilation and publishing of the annual National Tick Surveillance Program Report. Maintains communication with program staff personnel in the tick and screwworm eradication programs and foreign animal disease surveillance and eradication programs. Conducts field investigations, developmental studies, and literature reviews to provide information on specific questions about parasites of concern. Curates the program Parasite Reference Collection.