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

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

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking summer research support technologists for the Veterinary Entomology Laboratory in the Entomology Department. Responsibilities include field and laboratory work focusing on ticks and wildlife, with duties ranging from trapping rodents to environmental assessments.

The role requires early mornings, long days during trapping rounds, and comfort working in varied conditions. An hourly rate of $15 is offered, with related background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research projects related to ticks and wildlife, including rodent trapping and tick dragging
• Work with rodents and wildlife (mice, squirrels), ticks, horses, and deer as part of field studies
• Perform data entry, camera trap evaluation, cleaning, and restocking supplies as needed
• Handle environmental assessments and laboratory studies related to veterinary parasitology/entomology

Job description

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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