Summer - Student Research Assistant-Entomology
Northwestern Polytechnic
- Beaverlodge, AB
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Sorting, labelling, and preparing insect specimens for identification and analysis.
- Assist with taxonomic identification of bee species and other insects.
- Follow detailed protocols and manage and record samples with integrity.
- Keep detailed laboratory notes.
- Work effectively in a team environment, participate in meetings, and communicate clearly and professionally with other team members (in English or French).
- Assist with data entry in Excel and other database software.
- Persons other related duties as required, including assisting staff in processing inset specimens for museum storage.
- Most duties involve prolonged sitting and repetitive tasks.
- Current part-time or full-time college or polytechnic student.
- A background or interest in biology, ecology or entomology is an asset.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining a high standard of quality.
- Follows directions and protocols with precision.
- Cooperates effectively in a team setting but also independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational skills and detail orientated.
- Flexible schedule.