Pollinator Protection Lab Internship (Analytical Chemistry)

Zintellect; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

USDA Agricultural Research Service in Gainesville, Florida, offers a research opportunity focused on protecting pollinators from insecticide exposure. The role involves field and laboratory work, sample collection, data processing, and collaboration with researchers to evaluate protection strategies. The appointment is part-time and available to U.S.

citizens. Mentorship will cover advanced analytical chemistry methods, including LC-MS, with emphasis on data documentation and cooperative

Qualifications

• This opportunity requires U.S. citizenship.
• Interest in pollinator protection and analytical chemistry is desirable.
• Ability to conduct field and laboratory observations and process data.

Responsibilities

• Participate in field and laboratory observations of pollinator interactions.
• Collect and process flower and bee samples for research analyses.
• Analyze chemical residues and coordinates data processing.
• Document findings and collaborate with researchers to evaluate protection strategies.
• Gain hands-on experience with LC-MS and advanced analytical techniques.
• Develop data-management and analysis skills under mentor guidance.

Job description

USDA Agricultural Research Service in Gainesville, Florida, offers a research opportunity focused on protecting pollinators from insecticide exposure. The role involves field and laboratory work, sample collection, data processing, and collaboration with researchers to evaluate protection strategies. The appointment is part-time and available to U.S.

citizens. Mentorship will cover advanced analytical chemistry methods, including LC-MS, with emphasis on data documentation and cooperative