Part-Time Research Assistant - Machtinger Lab (S2P Equine)

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park is hiring summer research support technologists for the Veterinary Entomology Laboratory. The role combines field and laboratory work on ticks, wildlife, and related environmental studies.

Applicants should be comfortable handling rodents and wildlife and able to endure early mornings and challenging conditions. This position offers hands-on experience in veterinary parasitology and entomology in a university setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tick and wildlife research projects in the field and lab.
• Perform trapping rounds, data entry, cleaning, and restocking supplies.

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Veterinary Entomology Laboratory in the Entomology Department is hiring summer research support technologists. Primary duties include assisting with research projects related to ticks and wildlife including rodent (mouse and squirrel) trapping and tick dragging, as well as environmental assessments, equine tick control studies, deer and tick control studies, and laboratory studies involving mice and voles.

The applicants must be comfortable working with rodents and other wildlife, ticks, horses, and deer. In addition, this position will require early mornings and long days during trapping rounds and may involve work in less than ideal conditions through thick vegetation, sun, rain, and uneven terrain. Other duties such as data entry, camera trap evaluation, cleaning, and restocking supplies are assigned as needed.

This is a great opportunity to get both field and laboratory experience related to veterinary parasitology/entomology.

Hourly rate is $15.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

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