Part-time Arthropod Curation Support - Skvarla Lab

Penn State

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 Department of Entomology is seeking a part-time employee for the spring 2026 semester to assist with curation and identification of arthropod specimens

Job Summary

  • The Department of Entomology is seeking a part-time employee for the spring 2026 semester to assist with curation and identification of arthropod specimens.
  • Job duties include pinning or pointing specimens, preserving them in ethanol, labeling, and entering data into databases following Darwin Core standards.
  • The position offers an hourly rate of $15/hour and requires successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies.

Matching Summary

The Department of Entomology is seeking a part-time employee for the spring 2026 semester to assist with curation and identification of arthropod specimens.

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

  • Successful completion of background check(s)
  • Prior study of insect biodiversity preferred but not required

Work Rights

Not specified

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