Part-Time Research Assistant López-Uribe Lab
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Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The López-Uribe Lab in the Entomology Department in the College of Agricultural Sciences is hiring a part-time employee to assist the labs Collection Manager on various projects in the lab. The person hired will be assisting primarily in the databaseand preparation of beespecimens. The person hired should have some experience working with insect specimens (pinning labeling digitizing databasing). Must have strong attention to detail.
Applications should consist of a cover letter a resume and the contact details of two references.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Entering and checking bees in the lab bee database
- Curating bees in the collection
- Washing and drying bees
- Other tasks as assigned
LOCATION AND COMMITMENTS
- The work would be primarily at the López-Uribe Lab at the Agricultural Sciences and Industries Building on the University Park campus
- 5-10 hours a week specific working times are flexible
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- The person in this position will primarily be working with Collections Manager Sarah Kania though supervision and direction will also come from Dr. MargaritaLópez-Uribe. Employee is expected to work mostly independently on some tasks such as databasing.
Compensation:
The starting rate for this job is $15/hour.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
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