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Entomology Intern (Temporary Contractor), Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Prevention Division
Purpose of Position/Summary:
This position will assist the Indiana Department of Health arboviral surveillance program in monitoring vector-borne disease occurrence in arthropods in the State of Indiana. Intern duties will include collecting mosquitoes for virus identification using gravid, light, and resting traps designed for disease vector collection. The locations for these collections will be determined in consultation with the IDOH Entomology Director and regional Medical Entomologists. Successful applicants will also be trained on tick collection techniques and contribute to IDOH tick surveillance efforts. Each intern will receive training in mosquito identification and other tasks needed for their work during a training session at the IDOH Entomology Laboratory in Indianapolis.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
-Collection of mosquitoes using various traps for arbovirus surveillance
-Collection of ticks using the drag sampling technique.
-Identification of specimens to species level using morphological characteristics
Job Requirements:
-Students should be enrolled in any Indiana college or university.
-Undergraduate, graduate, and professional students are welcome to apply.
-Must agree to work for at least a 12-week period of the project between May 15, 2023 and August 3, 2023.
-Must have a valid Driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, and be willing to drive the vehicle on state business. Travel will be reimbursed at $$.$$ per mile.
-Ability to perform basic laboratory skills such as identification of specimens using a microscope
- Ability to work independently
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
NA
Difficulty of Work:
-This job operates in all outdoor field conditions.
-This job requires extensive walking through all environments while carrying surveillance equipment.
Responsibility:
-Conducts tick drag sampling in assigned locations.
-Identifies and prepares tick samples for pathogen testing.
-Collects mosquitoes in assigned locations using various mosquito traps.
-Identifies mosquitoes to species level and pools specimens for pathogen testing.
Personal Work Relationships:
Interns will be supervised by the Senior Medical Entomologist and will work closely with the Regional Medical Entomologists. Interns may occasionally liaise with personnel at local health departments.
Physical Effort:
-Walking long distances while carrying surveillance equipment.
-Ability to carry 25 lbs.
-Ability to navigate through wooded environments.
Working Conditions:
Interns may be exposed to heat, inclement weather, biting arthropods, and other conditions associated with outdoor summer field work.
Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceMust agree to work for at least a 12-week period of the project between 5/15/2023 and 8/3/2023.Required0Must have valid Indiana's driver's license.Required0Candidate must be local to Indiana.Required0Ability to perform basic laboratory skills such as identification of specimens using a microscope.Required0Ability to work independently.Required0Student must be enrolled in any Indiana college or university, preferably in public health, science/biology/entomology.Desired0
Questions
No.QuestionQuestion1Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement?Question2Please list candidate's email address.Question3Please list the city and state where candidate will reside during the course of the Internship. Question4Candidate must be paid $$.$$ if selected for engagement. The provider markup for this position is 30%. Do you accept this requirement?Question5Position is for an intern with availability between May 15th and August 3rd. Position may extend through October 6th. Do you accept this requirement?Question6On-site orientation will be 1-2 days. Candidate must be available for the on-site orientation. Do you accept this requirement?Question7Position is remote, Monday thru Friday, 37.5H hours. Do you accept this requirement?Question8This job operates in all outdoor field conditions including extensive walking through all environments while carrying surveillance equipment. Do you accept this requirement? Question9Candidate may be exposed to heat, inclimate weather, biting arthopods and other conditions associated with outdoor summer field work. Do you accept this restriction?Question10Candidate will be required to set up a lab space at their place of residence to identify insects. Microscope will be loaned by the State of Indiana. Microscope must be returned to the State of Indiana at the end of the engagement. Do you accept this requirement?Question11Interviews are preferred to be done in-person. Accommodation can be made for a Teams Interview if needed.Question12Candidates should be at least 18-years of age and enrolled in college. Do you accept this requirement?