Part-Time Research Assistant Machtinger Lab (S2P Equine)
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Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work additional information on remote work at Penn State seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Veterinary Entomology Laboratory in the Entomology Department is hiring summer research support duties include assisting with research projects related to ticks and wildlife including rodent (mouse and squirrel) trapping and tick dragging as well as environmental assessments equine tick control studies deer and tick control studies and laboratory studies involving mice and voles.
The applicants must be comfortable working with rodents and other wildlife ticks horses and addition this position will require early mornings and long days during trapping rounds and may involve work in less than ideal conditions through thick vegetation sun rain and uneven terrain. Other duties such as data entry camera trap evaluation cleaning and restocking supplies are assigned as needed.
This is a great opportunity to get both field and laboratory experience related to veterinary parasitology/entomology.
Hourly rate is $15.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid drivers license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
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