Part-time Arthropod Curation Support - Skvarla Lab

Penn State

University Park, PA, US
Hourly rate: $15ph; bonus/equity: not specified; b...
Hybrid
Interest in insect biodiversity
Microsoft excel proficiency
Ability to curate arthropod samples
Penn State's Skvarla Lab is seeking a part-time Arthropod Curation Support for the spring 2026 semester. The position involves curating and identifying arthropod specimens, requiring a keen interest in insect biodiversity and familiarity with database management

Job Summary

  • The position involves assisting with the curation and identification of arthropod specimens for the Insect Identification Lab during the spring 2026 semester.
  • Duties include pinning or pointing specimens, preserving them in ethanol, labeling, and entering data into a database following Darwin Core standards.
  • Candidates must have an interest in insect biodiversity and Microsoft Excel skills, with prior study of insect biodiversity being preferred but not required.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

Penn State's Skvarla Lab is seeking a part-time Arthropod Curation Support for the spring 2026 semester. The position involves curating and identifying arthropod specimens, requiring a keen interest in insect biodiversity and familiarity with database management.

Salary

Hourly rate: $15/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Interest in insect biodiversity
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Ability to curate arthropod samples

Nice-to-have

  • Prior study of insect biodiversity
  • Experience with museum collections
  • Familiarity with specimen identification

Key Requirements

  • Successful completion of background check(s)
  • Part-time availability for spring 2026 semester

Work Rights

Not specified

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