Entomology jobs

Acknowledgement of Country

• Contribute to cutting-edge vector biology and vector control research at CSIRO’s ACDP
• Bring your entomology expertise to hands-on work with mosquito and other arthropod colonies
• Join a collaborative research environment supporting Australia’s disease preparedness capability

About CSIRO

Join CSIRO’s Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) as a Research Technician - Insectary and contribute to world class research that advances our understanding of disease vectors and their control.

In this hands-on role, you’ll bring your entomology expertise to establish, maintain and characterise mosquito and other arthropod colonies, including species identification and scientific imaging. You’ll contribute to research on vector biology, vector competence and vector control, applying specialised techniques including arthropod infection and dissection and molecular methods. Working closely with scientists, technical staff and students, you will support experimental studies, collect and manage data and contribute to high quality research outcomes. You’ll also play an important role in the day-to-day operation of the ACDP Insectary. This includes routine laboratory activities, record keeping and other operational tasks essential to keeping the facility running safely and effectively within a highly regulated environment.

Working as part of a small team, you’ll need to be comfortable working independently for periods of time, balancing competing priorities and supporting broader operational activities when required. Your ability to organise competing tasks, maintain attention to detail and work consistently within strict quality, safety and compliance requirements will be important to your success.

• Establishing, optimising and maintaining colonies of mosquitoes and other arthropods to support research and operational requirements.
• Conducting arthropod species identification, imaging, infection, dissection, molecular techniques and other specialised procedures.
• Contributing to the planning and delivery of research projects through experimental design, data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and well-stocked environment, ensuring equipment is maintained to a safe operational standard.
• Contributing to the procurement, receipt and inventory management of Insectary consumables and biological materials.
• Maintaining accurate records and developing, reviewing and improving procedures, work instructions and other controlled documentation in accordance with regulatory and quality standards.

Location and office arrangements: Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP), Geelong, VIC

Salary: AU$100k – AU$113k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation

Tenure & work schedule: Indefinite; full time

Reference: 104320

• A degree in science or related discipline and/or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in entomology, including arthropod handling, species identification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and collaborators.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple competing priorities, reprioritise work as required, and meet deadlines.
• A high attention to detail, with demonstrated experience maintaining accurate records and documentation.
The ability to meet the ‘Special ACDP requirements’ as listed in the position description.