Part-Time Research Assistant - Machtinger Lab (S2P Equine)
About The Position
The Veterinary Entomology Laboratory in Penn State’s Entomology Department is hiring summer research support technologists to assist with veterinary entomology and parasitology research. The work includes field and laboratory activities related to ticks and wildlife, equine tick control, and deer and tick control. The role offers field and laboratory experience in veterinary parasitology and entomology. The position involves early mornings and long days during trapping rounds, and work in challenging outdoor conditions, including thick vegetation, sun, rain, and uneven terrain. Other tasks, including data entry, camera-trap evaluation, cleaning, and restocking supplies, are assigned as needed. The hourly rate is $15.
Requirements
- Comfort working with rodents and other wildlife, ticks, horses, and deer.
- A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check.
- Successful completion of required background checks.
Responsibilities
- Assist with rodent and wildlife trapping, including mouse and squirrel trapping.
- Conduct tick dragging and environmental assessments.
- Assist with equine tick control studies and deer and tick control studies.
- Participate in laboratory studies involving mice and voles.
- Perform data entry and camera-trap evaluation as assigned.
- Clean and restock supplies as needed.
- Operate a motor vehicle as part of job duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
