Public Health Entomologist - Part Time - 20014929 at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

32.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Entomology, Field Investigations, Laboratory Investigations, Pesticide Efficacy, Data Analysis, Specimen Identification, Serum Separation, Tissue Extraction, Microbiological Testing, Public Health Surveillance, Educational Material Design, Consultation, Interpreting Data, Written Communication, Public Relations

Industry

Government Administration

Description

What You'll Do: The Bureau of Infectious Diseases is seeking a part-time Public Health Entomologist to join the Zoonotic Disease Program. This position will independently conduct field & laboratory investigations related to arthropod-borne & zoonotic disease or related to arthropods, which are agents of disease or injury. This position will also evaluate the effectiveness of control measures on vector populations. Additional job duties may include: Gather & analyze data on the efficacy of pesticides applied experimentally or in routine practice & makes recommendations from the results. Maintain data on distribution, biology & public health importance of arthropods in Ohio. Receive & identify specimens submitted by local health departments, medical facilities & the general public. Perform pooling, serum separation & tissue extraction of disease surveillance specimens & suspect disease vector pest species for microbiological testing. Respond to questions from local health agencies, medical personnel & general public. Design & create educational materials (e.g., informative fliers, training manuals, reports) concerned with arthropod-borne diseases & their vectors & other arthropods of public health importance. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 12:00pm. This is an hourly position, with a pay range of 32 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. Position Qualifications Completion of graduate core program in biological sciences (e.g., entomology; biochemistry; microbiology; molecular genetics; plant biology; biology; zoology; ecology) to include coursework in entomology, insect physiology & structure & laboratory procedures. OR Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria: Completion of a graduate or advanced degree in entomology Experience conducting entomological field and laboratory investigations Experience collecting and/or identifying mosquitoes or ticks Experience working with arthropods, surveillance & control equipment, and chemicals Experience analyzing data and preparing scientific or technical reports Experience communicating with general public and government agencies (e.g., training, presentations, outreach) Experience with public health surveillance programs and interagency coordination Experience responding to public health emergencies or threats Experience developing educational materials (e.g., manuals, brochures, training resources) Education or experience in biosafety procedures and laboratory safety practices Experience with specialized entomological lab equipment and insectary maintenance Educational Transcript Requirements Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree. Job Skills: Public Health Technical Skills: Laboratory, Basic Documentation, Public Relations Professional Skills: Analyzation, Consultation, Interpreting Data, Written Communication

Responsibilities

This role involves independently conducting field and laboratory investigations concerning arthropod-borne and zoonotic diseases, and evaluating the effectiveness of control measures on vector populations. Duties also include receiving and identifying specimens, performing necessary extractions for testing, and designing educational materials.