Vector Surveillance Technician (SOS Temporary)
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Job Location:
Lincoln, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Administrative Services - Agency 65
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Job Description:
Join the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS) and play a key role in protecting communities across the state. These positions support Nebraskas mosquito and tick surveillance programsefforts that help detect and monitor diseases like West Nile virus (WNV) and keep residents informed and safe.
Through this work youll contribute to real-time public health data that:
- Alerts communities when WNV is present so individuals can take steps to protect themselves
- Keeps healthcare providers informed for better patient care
- Helps local health departments and mosquito control teams decide when to take action
- Tracks tick species and the diseases they may carry across Nebraska
What Youll Do:
In this hands-on role youll gain valuable experience while supporting important field and lab activities including:
- Sorting and processing mosquito samples for testing
- Coordinating the submission of samples to the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (NPHL)
- Assisting with statewide tick surveillance efforts
- Responding to public questions about West Nile virus and other vector-borne diseases
- Supporting training for local health departments on surveillance practices
- Participating in community education and outreach efforts
Assignment Details:
- Duration: May 1 2026 October 31 2026
- Hours: 35 hours/week during the summer
Why This Opportunity is Great for You:
This is an excellent opportunity for students or early-career professionals interested in public health environmental science biology or related fields. Youll gain practical real-world experience while making a meaningful impact on public health in Nebraska.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Experience performing laboratory bench procedures in a chemical environmental microbiological or biological laboratory OR Post high school coursework/training in laboratory bench techniques biology microbiology or other biological/life sciences.
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Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.
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