Entomology field and lab temporary technician

Job Title
Entomology field and lab temporary technician

Requisition Number
DU14751

Department Name
81080:ENTOMOLOGY

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$16.00-$17.00

Type of Position
Temporary

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

Associate degree

Required Related Experience

None

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Include driving to locations in Lexington and Madison counties, doing mosquito field collections using traps during summer weather, and standing or sitting for long periods of time while doing lab work.

Shift

Monday- Friday 8-5, (37.5 hours/week), time may vary depending on Lab needs

Job Summary

The technician will work on the project Understanding West Nile Virus Transmission Dynamics in Kentucky. Duties include field collections of mosquitoes, taxonomic and molecular identification of mosquitoes, molecular detection of WNV in mosquitoes, and data analysis.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Interest in entomology; molecular biology skills, including extraction and PCR. Driver’s License required

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Entomology, Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or a related field preferred. An associate degree in a related field will be accepted. Candidates who have completed all degree requirements and are awaiting graduation will also be considered.

Deadline to Apply
06/21/2026

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