Bee Lab Technician

EKU Careers; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond seeks a Bee Lab Technician student to process and pin bee specimens, prepare outreach materials for bee education, label specimens, and assist in identification of bees using dichotomous keys. The role helps maintain an orderly lab and curate the natural history collection.

This is a part-time, non-exempt on-campus position requiring current EKU enrollment full-time. Hours per week are 18.5; the appointment is grant-funded with no visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Must be a current EKU student enrolled full time.

Responsibilities

• Process and pin bee specimens.
• Label bee specimens.
• Produce outreach materials for bee education and outreach.
• Assist in identification of bees using dichotomous keys.
• Clean and organize lab.
• Curate collection.

Education

Current EKU student enrolled full-time

Job description

Title: Bee Lab Technician

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week: 18.5

Contact Person: Valerie Peters ([e-mail])

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Bee lab technician; Process and pin bee specimens, produce outreach materials for bee education and outreach, label bee specimens, assist in identification of bees using dichotomous keys, clean and organize lab, curate collection.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications: Must be a current EKU student enrolled full time.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Duties

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Grant

Open Until Filled: No

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.