Mosquito Research Technician – Field & Lab (West Nile)

Ohio State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Mosquito Laboratory and Field Technician to support urban mosquito management and pollinator conservation in the FAES Entomology labs. The role involves field data collection, sample processing, and collaboration with graduate and undergraduate students.

Responsibilities include identifying mosquitoes to genus or species, testing for West Nile virus, and assisting with mosquito colony maintenance, lab safety, and outreach materials as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection in field sites.
• Process samples and identify mosquitoes to genus/species morphologically and by PCR.
• Test mosquitoes for West Nile virus presence.
• Dissect egg follicles to determine diapause timing.
• Maintain mosquito colonies and assist with lab safety and management.

Skills

Field data collection

Mosquito identification

Laboratory techniques

Public health knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

PCR assays

Job description

Ohio State University is seeking a Mosquito Laboratory and Field Technician to support urban mosquito management and pollinator conservation in the FAES Entomology labs. The role involves field data collection, sample processing, and collaboration with graduate and undergraduate students.

Responsibilities include identifying mosquitoes to genus or species, testing for West Nile virus, and assisting with mosquito colony maintenance, lab safety, and outreach materials as needed.