Part-time Arthropod Curation Support - Skvarla Lab

Bordenstein Lab

University Park, Pennsylvania, US
Hourly: $15ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
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Curate arthropod samples
Identify specimens to family genus species level
Database specimens using darwin core 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.
  • Successful candidates will identify curated specimens to the family, genus, or species level and enter data into a database following Darwin Core standards.
  • This is a part-time role for the spring 2026 semester located at Penn State University with an hourly rate of $15.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Curate arthropod samples
  • Identify specimens to family genus species level
  • Database specimens using Darwin Core standards
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in insect biodiversity
  • Prior study of insect biodiversity
  • Experience with museum collections

Key Requirements

  • Background check completion required
  • Prior study of insect biodiversity preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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