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Ad title:
Field Entomology Technician
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TMC Global Professional Services
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Published: 01 May
/ Deadline: 31 May
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TMC Global Professional Services (https://www.tmcgps.com) is looking for qualified Entomology Technician for WRAIR project in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Place of work: National Center of Disease Control and Public Health; Tbilisi, Kakheti Highway #99
Field Entomology Technician
Job Description: Conducts field collections of arthropods to support surveillance programs.
Requirements of this position:
** A bachelor`s degree in entomology, zoology or a life sciences/biology from a college or university accredited by the US or their national authority and prior experience in a research laboratory.
** Demonstrable experience (via publications or job history) with microscopic examination of specimens, preparation of laboratory reagents, sterile techniques, and basic tissue culture techniques.
** Demonstrated proficiency to review manuscripts published in international journals, take oral/written instructions, keep records, discuss procedures, write reports and present data in English.
** Demonstrated proficiency in Level B1 English required.
** Demonstrated proficiency to write and review manuscripts published in international journals, take oral/written instructions, keep records, and discuss procedures in English.
** A driver`s license and good driving skills, including off-road, are required.
** Availability to travel outside of Georgia, within the region for up to2 month per year.
Roles and Responsibilities of this position:
** Demonstrated knowledge maintaining field-caught and laboratory-reared colonies of arthropods for support to various research programs.
** Conducts field collections of arthropods for the initiation of new colonies or to support surveillance programs.
** May require working evenings and weekends. May require overnight travel.
** Demonstrated experience working independently following a brief period of specific technical training.
** Demonstrated experience working with mosquitoes and other vectors, and ability to use traditional taxonomic keys to identify vector species.
** Must have the ability and proficiency to use and manipulate museum curation practices, specifically specimen processing, database management, and collections organization.
Please submit your CV and Cover letter no later than 31 May 2025 to following email: vacancy@tmcgps.ge. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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