Lab Tech Mosquito Inspector
- Employer
- Metropolitan Mosquito Control District
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Salary
- $14.25 per hour
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- Industry
- General
- Role
- General Labor
- Job Type
- Temporary/Seasonal
- Hours
- Full Time
METROPOLITAN MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT
invites applications for the position of:
Lab Tech Mosquito Inspector
Great Summer job!
DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of Technical Services Team members, perform work of moderate difficulty performing identification of insects in a team environment.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Examine adult and larval mosquito and black fly collections with a dissecting microscope; record results on appropriate forms; enter data into computer; compile collection summaries; prepare and maintain collection equipment; raise mosquito larvae to adults; drive to regional field offices to identify larval mosquito collections; perform control material resistance tests; perform miscellaneous field and/or light maintenance work as needed.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum high school education. Experience in the use of taxonomic keys, equivalent experience, or demonstrated capability to perform duties is a plus.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Knowledge of biology and insect taxonomy is helpful; ability to operate microscope; ability to learn insect identification; ability to accurately record results of collections and experiments; knowledge of laboratory experimental procedures; ability to record and enter data into a computer, ability to learn and perform the appropriate operation of District vehicles and equipment.
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS ONLINE AT:
http://www.mmcd.org/
No phone calls, please
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
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