Undergraduate Research Assistant

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant in FAES | Entomology to support field and lab work in insect collection, identification, and data entry. The role is based in Kottman Hall (0340) on a first shift schedule with 10 scheduled hours per week, and is temporary in nature.

Responsibilities include field collection and trap maintenance, plant identification, and processing specimens in the lab.

Responsibilities

• Field duties: insect collection, trap setup/collection, plant identification, and counting plants in field sites.
• Lab duties: insect pinning, counting insects from traps, insect identification, and data entry.

Job description

Job Title

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Department

FAES | Entomology-Interim-JM

Location

Kottman Hall (0340)

Position Type & Hours

• Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)
• Scheduled Hours: 10
• Shift: First Shift

Responsibilities

• Field responsibilities will include insect collection, setting and picking up of insect traps, plant identification, and counting of plants in field sites.
• Lab responsibilities will include insect pinning, counting insects collected from traps, insect identification, and data entry.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Benefits

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you - and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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