Combining the science of genetics with the business of discovery, we are moving de-extinction forward by resurrecting the Woolly Mammoth through gene editing.
About the role
We are seeking a contract Senior Entomologist to serve as the scientific lead for Colossal Biosciences’ New World Screwworm (NWS; Cochliomyia hominivorax) Biobanking Program, a multi-phase effort to establish a secure, traceable genetic baseline for NWS populations across North and Central America before, during, and after gene drive deployment.
What they're looking for
- Deep expertise in insect behavioral ecology, host selection, and developmental biology, with demonstrated ability to design and run rigorous laboratory behavioral and life-history assays
- Strong foundation in experimental design and applied statistics, including effect-size analysis, power analysis, and interpretation of variance in behavioral and reproductive traits
- Hands-on experience with insect field sampling and monitoring methods, including baited and pheromone trapping, sentinel or bait-station collection, and standardized arthropod survey techniques
- Experience establishing and maintaining live insect colonies under controlled environmental conditions, including diet formulation and rearing standardization
- Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary research teams and to coordinate across scientific, operations, and external partner organizations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to author protocols, technical reports, and peer-reviewed manuscripts and to present findings to executive and government stakeholders
More about this role
We are seeking a contract Senior Entomologist to serve as the scientific lead for Colossal Biosciences’ New World Screwworm (NWS; Cochliomyia hominivorax) Biobanking Program, a multi-phase effort to establish a secure, traceable genetic baseline for NWS populations across North and Central America before, during, and after gene drive deployment. This role will design and execute the standardized fitness-validation battery for fresh and cryopreserved (thawed) screwworm cohorts, lead the field collection strategy across active outbreak regions, and oversee live-colony rearing in partnership with COPEG and USDA-APHIS. The Senior Entomologist will act as the central point of scientific accountability for the program — from protocol design and field deployment through data analysis, interpretation, and reporting to federal and partner stakeholders.
This is a 6 month contract position that includes collections trips. You do not need to be based on-site in Dallas but do need to be available for travel.
- Serve as scientific lead for the NWS Biobanking Program, owning experimental design, protocol standardization, and interpretation of results across Phase 1 (Fitness Validation), Phase 2...
Browse similar: Startup jobs