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Lab Assistant, Temporary

Lab Assistant, Temporary

ClarkeSt Charles, IL, USA
3 days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
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Job description

Clarke is seeking an independent, self-motivated, detail-oriented, safety focused and environmentally conscious individuals to join us for a rewarding lab assistant position at our St. Charles, IL location.

Our lab assistants are responsible for assisting our Product Innovation and Field Sciences team with mosquito insectary maintenance, laboratory research projects and possible field work. This includes the formulation and testing of active ingredients and products on mosquitoes, which are important vectors of disease

This opportunity is a temporary position that will last up to 10 months (or about 1,500 total hours of work)

WORK SCHEDULE AND PAY

  • 40 hours per week which includes weekend and holiday work. (work schedule could be Mon - Sat with a day off during the week)
  • Field work may require shifting work schedules
  • $18 / hour

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support the daily maintenance of the mosquito insectary via care of eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults, including lifting and carrying larval trays, blood feeding, cage cleaning, and mosquito aspiration.
  • Perform daily inspections of equipment to verify working condition and communicate any issues to supervisor
  • Document and communicate daily work accurately
  • Ensure safe work practices and procedures are followed at all times
  • Conduct assigned field and laboratory experiments, which include measuring the efficacy of products on various mosquito species (adult and larvae), GLP studies (training will be provided), and assist with the collection of data.
  • Some travel may be required to conduct field research
  • QUALIFICATIONS

  • Background in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Entomology, Environmental Science / Public Health or related field preferred. Microbiology experience helpful
  • Recent graduate from an accredited University or College preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Must be able to work in hot and humid conditions inside insectaries for long periods in the day
  • Must be able to aspirate mosquitos. You will be trained. This will require you to use your breath to suck mosquitoes using a HEPA filter device and your breath to transfer adult mosquitoes.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time, with some bending and lifting involved
  • Candidate must be comfortable performing assigned duties in the field where environmental conditions are affected by weather
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Have a valid Driver's License with an excellent driving record
  • Communicate effectively in English in both written and verbal forms
  • ABOUT CLARKE

    Clarke is a privately held public health, global environmental products and services company. For over 75 years, Clarke has been making communities around the world more livable, safe, and comfortable. We do this by pioneering, developing, and delivering environmentally responsible public health mosquito control solutions to help prevent disease and control nuisances.

    Working at Clarke, you will have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally. You will learn from some of the most talented people in your field and make an impact on the world around us. With Clarke, you join an innovative and passionate team where people are the heart and soul of the organization, working together to create an environment where the employees thrive and nature flourishes.

    We offer a team atmosphere where everyone can and does make a difference!

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

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