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

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterinary Entomology Laboratory in the Entomology Department at Penn State invites applications for Summer Research Support Technologists. Primary duties include assisting with field and lab studies on ticks and wildlife, including rodent trapping and tick dragging, as well as environmental assessments and deer/horse tick research.

Applicants should be comfortable handling rodents and wildlife, and be prepared for early mornings and long days in challenging conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field and laboratory studies related to ticks and wildlife.
• Involve rodent trapping (mice and squirrels) and tick dragging, environmental assessments, and deer/horse tick studies.
• Perform data entry, sample handling, and restocking supplies; may work in challenging outdoor conditions (sun, rain, uneven terrain).

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.

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