Three Summer field and laboratory internships with Northwest
Mosquito Abatement District. This is a
great opportunity for biology, environmental science and public health students
to gain valuable field and laboratory experience. The possibility exists to do an independent
research project for credit while getting paid.
Some of the duties include:
- Set out, maintain and collect mosquito traps throughout the district
- Identification of adult and larval mosquitoes
- Conduct bioassays to determine if adult mosquitoes are infected with West Nile Virus
- Assist in testing mosquitoes for insecticide resistance
- Participate in on going research projects involving the efficacy of various mosquito abatement interventions.
- Pay is $13 dollars an hour. Hours are Monday thru Friday 7:30-4:00. Possibility exists for overtime pay.
- Job is based in Wheeling, IL (Northwest Chicago suburbs).
- Must be 18 years old
- Possess a valid driver’s license
Please contact for more information or an application.
Patrick
Irwin, PhD
Entomologist
Northwest
Mosquito Abatement District
847-537-2306
