Part-time Research Assistant - Skvarla Lab

Penn State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, US
Hourly rate: $15ph; bonus/equity: not specified; b...
Hybrid
Microsoft excel proficiency required
Ability to identify insects to species level
Experience with darwin core database standards
The position involves curating arthropod samples by pinning, pointing, preserving in ethanol, and labeling them appropriately

Job Summary

  • The position involves curating arthropod samples by pinning, pointing, preserving in ethanol, and labeling them appropriately.
  • Candidates will be responsible for identifying curated specimens to the family, genus, or species level.
  • All specimens must be entered into a database following Darwin Core standards.

Matching Summary

The position involves curating arthropod samples by pinning, pointing, preserving in ethanol, and labeling them appropriately.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Microsoft Excel proficiency required
  • Ability to identify insects to species level
  • Experience with Darwin Core database standards

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in insect biodiversity
  • Prior study of museum collections
  • Background in entomology preferred

Key Requirements

  • Successful completion of background check
  • Part-time availability for spring 2026 semester
  • No prior employment at university required for students

Work Rights

Not specified

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