Temporary Research Assistant-Tillman
About The Position
Collects stink bugs and bees at field sites using plant scouting and trapping techniques to monitor population dynamics and diversity of these insects in wildflowers, cotton, and other habitats. Washes collected bees to collect pollen for DNA studies and then pins the bees. Deploys and retrieves stink bugs egg masses in various stink bug host plants in these habitats. Maintains wildflower plots by mowing grass, de-weeding, and watering. Helps plant wildflowers in field plots. Responsible for general maintenance of vehicles (pumping gas and keeping clean) and field and laboratory tools and equipment.
Requirements
- Able to work independently
Responsibilities
- Collects stink bugs and bees at field sites using plant scouting and trapping techniques
- Monitor population dynamics and diversity of these insects in wildflowers, cotton, and other habitats
- Washes collected bees to collect pollen for DNA studies and then pins the bees
- Deploys and retrieves stink bugs egg masses in various stink bug host plants in these habitats
- Maintains wildflower plots by mowing grass, de-weeding, and watering
- Helps plant wildflowers in field plots
- Responsible for general maintenance of vehicles (pumping gas and keeping clean) and field and laboratory tools and equipment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
