Seasonal Mosquito Laboratory and Trapping Technician - Illinois

Clarke is hiring a Seasonal Mosquito Laboratory & Trapping Technician in Roselle, IL. The role involves collecting mosquito samples from traps in local communities and performing lab work to predict mosquito activity. Ideal candidates should have a background in Biology or related fields, be detail-oriented, and enjoy outdoor work. The position offers $16/hr, a full-time schedule from May to September, and opportunities for internship credit.
Clarke of Roselle, IL is seeking to hire a seasonal Mosquito Laboratory & Trapping Technician who will be responsible for traveling to mosquito traps in local communities to collect samples. Data from these collections will be used to predict mosquito activity and determine necessary treatments. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors and in a lab environment, is interested in public health, sustainability, and learning different aspects of mosquito operations. It is a great opportunity to improve/build resumes and communication skills. If the Mosquito Laboratory & Trapping Technician position is a perfect fit for you, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information.

WORK SCHEDULE AND SALARY
• Starting at $16/hr
• Monday - Friday; 7:00am - 3:30pm with flexibility as appropriate
• 2 days of lab work and 3 days collecting samples in the field
• Full-time seasonal position (generally May - End of September)

QUALIFICATIONS FOR LABORATORY & TRAPPING TECHNICIAN
• Background in Biology, Entomology, Environmental Science or related field preferred
• Recent graduate from an accredited University or College preferred, or experience equivalent to degree
• Attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced laboratory environment
• This position may qualify for internship credit with the university's approval
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have a valid Driver's License with an excellent driving record
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team environment
• Required to pass the Illinois Department of Agriculture General Standards Exam (training provided)
• Communicate effectively in English in both written and verbal forms

RESPONSIBILITIES OF LABORATORY & TRAPPING TECHNICIAN
• Monitor/collect surveillance traps in an assigned region
• Prepare adult mosquito collections for virus testing
• Sort and count mosquito samples
• Perform timely and accurate data entry
• Record all data as work is completed
• Ability to recognize and troubleshoot field-related challenges
• Surveillance equipment preparation, inventory, and organization

ABOUT CLARKE

Clarke lives up to their company's mission to make communities around the world more livable, safe and comfortable. We are a global public health products and services company who pioneers, develops, and delivers environmentally responsible mosquito control solutions to help prevent disease and control nuisances.

We are looking for employees who are passionate about sustainable living, caring for our planet and other people. We value the hard work and time that our team puts in. We have not forgot that without them we could not be successful. We offer on-going training and support for all employees.

BENEFITS

Our positions are fantastic resume builders, and we offer an outstanding FUN OUTDOOR team based culture! Benefits include spending your days outdoors in nature, rehire pay increases, paid volunteer time (Day of Caring), employee of the month recognition programs, paid internships, employee referral bonuses, a free employee assistance program, 401K (Roth and Traditional) with generous match and paid time off.

Clarke is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace.