Part-time Wildlife Research Technician- Avery Lab

Bordenstein Lab

State College, PA, US
Hybrid
Field work in hot weather and rain
Operating motor vehicle for duties
Searching measuring and marking animals
Candidates will assist with field studies in the State College area focused on turtles and newts

Job Summary

  • Candidates will assist with field studies in the State College area focused on turtles and newts.
  • Duties include searching for, measuring, and marking animals while following them using radio telemetry.
  • The role requires operating a motor vehicle and working outdoors in various weather conditions including heat and rain.

Matching Summary

Candidates will assist with field studies in the State College area focused on turtles and newts.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Field work in hot weather and rain
  • Operating motor vehicle for duties
  • Searching measuring and marking animals
  • Radio telemetry tracking experience
  • Data entry and equipment upkeep

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with turtle and newt species
  • Ability to handle mosquitos and ticks
  • Strong attention to detail in field data

Key Requirements

  • Valid US driver's license required
  • Successful completion of motor vehicle records check
  • Standard background checks required

Work Rights

Not specified

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