Part-Time Field & Lab Research Assistant (Equine & Wildlife)

The Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Veterinary Entomology Laboratory at The Pennsylvania State University in the Entomology Department is hiring a summer research support technologist to support projects on ticks and wildlife, including rodent trapping and tick dragging, environmental assessments, and related studies.

The role involves both field and laboratory work with mice, voles, horses, and deer, requiring early mornings and potentially challenging outdoor conditions; assist with data entry, restocking, and other duties

Qualifications

• Experience assisting with field/lab research in veterinary parasitology/entomology.
• Comfort working with rodents and wildlife; early mornings and outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field and lab research on ticks and wildlife.
• Data entry, restocking supplies, and environmental assessments.

Job description

The Veterinary Entomology Laboratory at The Pennsylvania State University in the Entomology Department is hiring a summer research support technologist to support projects on ticks and wildlife, including rodent trapping and tick dragging, environmental assessments, and related studies.

The role involves both field and laboratory work with mice, voles, horses, and deer, requiring early mornings and potentially challenging outdoor conditions; assist with data entry, restocking, and other duties