Entomologist

Overview

i2L Research USA is a contract research organization with a rich history of entomological science testing. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, we partner with industry leaders to develop professional and consumer pesticidal products. We are looking for an experienced Entomologist to work at our Baltimore, Maryland location. The successful candidate will work both independently and under the supervision of a Principal Investigator on projects related to product optimization, claims development and product efficacy and will deliver time‑sensitive data packages supporting U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and state regulatory submissions.

• Partner with outside collaborators to see projects through single or multiple phases of a research and development cycle.
• Design, implement, and analyse experiments to answer specific research questions.
• Develop and implement bioassays to detect the effects of active ingredients on insect and crop pests in the lab and in the field.
• Support insectary activities and maintain various insect cultures.
• Collect, collate, analyse data and generate reports using various software tools.

Preferred: a degree in Entomology with 2‑4 years of practical experience, but all experience levels are invited to apply.

• Basic laboratory skills, including analytic weighing, sample preparation and dilution, treatment application, insect culture maintenance and test evaluations.
• Ability to work safely in a fast‑paced environment.
• Familiarity and interest in conducting field trials, controlled‑environment chamber tests and laboratory bioassays.
• Strong critical thinking capabilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to work in a small team environment to achieve group objectives and share technical knowledge with others, promoting team development.