Entomologist

Company: Massey Services, Inc.
Location: Vero Beach
Posted on: June 9, 2021

Job Description:

Based in Orlando, Florida, Massey Services is the nation's fifth largest pest prevention company and the largest privately held family-owned company in the industry. Celebrating 35 consecutive years of profitable growth, Massey Services and its subsidiary organizations employ over 2,300 team members and operate approximately 2,100 vehicles that provide residential and commercial pest prevention, termite protection, landscape and irrigation services to over 650,000 customers from 162 Service Centers throughout Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina and Oklahoma.

Massey Services will be the leader in providing an environmentally responsible and superior service. Our Company will grow by adhering to the highest standards of performance and professionalism.

Massey offers a competitive compensation plan along with an excellent benefits package including:

* Company Vehicle * Medical, Dental and Vision * Company paid Life Insurance * Short & Long Term Disability * Flexible Spending Account * 401(K) Retirement Plan with company matching * Paid vacation, holidays and sick days * Tuition Reimbursement Program

Massey Services, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Description: The successful candidate will fill a critical role in meeting needs in urban pest management program development, quality control, and Team Member initial and recurring training. Candidates with a broad range of practical experience and scholarly interests will be considered but needs center around arthropod pests in urban residential and commercial environments. Candidates with experience and interest in integrated management of household pests and structural wood destroying organisms would be suitable for this position. Additional duties will include coordinating communication and collaboration of state licensing, annual corporate training events, and acquisition integration across the southeast United States. The position includes reviewing service agreements, scopes of work, marketing materials, and social media content for technical accuracy. Formal participation in the State and National industry associations, along with maintaining professional relationships with product manufacturers, industry researchers, and university entomology departments, is also required.

Qualification Requirements: M.S. and/or Ph.D. in Entomology with a minimum of 3 years of experience in urban entomology. Entomology Society of America Board Certified Entomologist or Associate Certified Entomologist. Applicants should have demonstrated effective oral, written, and electronic communication skills. Examples and demonstrations will be requested.

Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Massey Services has an attractive benefits package. Benefits offered include 401k program, medical insurance, supplemental insurances, Medical Flexible Spending Plan, Employee Assistance Program, six paid holidays, annual vacation (based on tenure), and sick leave.

Application Deadline: June 15, 2021, or until a suitable candidate is located.

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