Mosquito Biologist/Scientist
Job Summary
Job Description
Google's Debug team in Singapore seeks a skilled Mosquito Biologist/Scientist to ensure quality control of Wolbachia-infected male mosquito production and release. Responsibilities include implementing and maintaining quality control at the Singapore facility, characterizing new mosquito strains through insectary-based fitness assays, testing new rearing methods, conducting morphological and molecular analyses (qPCR, ddPCR), and developing large-scale mosquito release plans. The role involves research and development on new strains and innovative methods for mass rearing, distribution, and field release. This position requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and 3 years of experience in pest control or ecological research. Preferred qualifications include a PhD and experience with data analytics tools like R or Python.
Must have:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 3 years experience in pest control or ecological research
- Quality control of mosquito production
- Molecular analyses (qPCR, ddPCR)
- Develop and execute release plans
Good to have:
- PhD in Entomology or related field
- Data analytics skills (R, Python)
- Knowledge of molecular biology techniques
- Experience with new mosquito strains
4 skills required
Job Details
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 3 years of experience in pest control or other ecological research vector.
Preferred qualifications:
- PhD or equivalent practical experience in Entomology, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
- Experience in data analytics with Google Sheets, R, or Python to support daily tasks, presentations, and reports.
- Knowledge of standard molecular biology techniques, particularly PCR and genomic sequencing.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to flexible hours to meet project deadlines.
About the job
The Debug team is an interdisciplinary group of passionate individuals, including mosquito biologists, data scientists, software engineers, hardware engineers, build technicians, and operations specialists. We are dedicated to developing innovative solutions to reduce the impact of mosquito-borne diseases. At Google, we collaborate with global partners to deploy novel tools that help control populations of disease-transmitting mosquitoes, ultimately improving human health and longevity.
As our operations in Singapore and the broader Asia-Pacific region expand, we are seeking a skilled Mosquito Biologist/Scientist to ensure the quality of our Wolbachia-infected male mosquito production and release operations. This will be achieved through meticulous observation, investigation, experimentation, and troubleshooting. You will be based at our Debug mosquito factory in Singapore and will have opportunities to conduct research and development on new mosquito strains and innovative methods/devices for mass rearing, distribution, and field release.Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain quality control of mosquito production and field release at Debug’s Singapore facility.
- Characterize the bionomics and performance of new mosquito strains including insectary-based fitness assays.
- Test performance of new rearing methods/equipment on key mosquito output metrics.
- Conduct and oversee morphological and molecular analyses of mosquitoes, including qPCR and ddPCR.
- Develop and execute release plans for large scale production and release of mosquitoes in Singapore.
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