Part-time Research Assistant - Machtinger Lab (s2p Equine)

Bordenstein Lab

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
$15ph; not specified; not specified
Hybrid
Rodent and wildlife trapping
Tick dragging and environmental assessments
Equine and deer tick control studies
The Bordenstein Lab at Penn State University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support research projects related to veterinary entomology, particularly focusing on ticks and wildlife. The role involves both fieldwork and laboratory tasks, requiring comfort with various wildlife and environmental conditions

Job Summary

  • This position offers a great opportunity to gain both field and laboratory experience related to veterinary parasitology/entomology.
  • Primary duties include assisting with research projects related to ticks and wildlife, including trapping, environmental assessments, and laboratory studies.
  • The role requires comfort working with rodents, wildlife, ticks, horses, and deer, and may involve early mornings and work in challenging outdoor conditions.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The Bordenstein Lab at Penn State University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support research projects related to veterinary entomology, particularly focusing on ticks and wildlife. The role involves both fieldwork and laboratory tasks, requiring comfort with various wildlife and environmental conditions.

Salary

$15/hour; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Rodent and wildlife trapping
  • Tick dragging and environmental assessments
  • Equine and deer tick control studies
  • Laboratory studies with mice and voles
  • Data entry and camera trap evaluation
  • Early mornings and long days
  • Work in challenging outdoor conditions

Nice-to-have

  • Field and laboratory experience
  • Veterinary parasitology/entomology
  • Comfortable working with animals and ticks

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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