Entomology Summer Position - Field Technician

The entomology program at the Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Suffolk, VA is looking for a Field Technician (Wage Position: Emergency Hire) to assist with field crop insect research for the summer of 2024. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about entomology by working alongside faculty, staff, and graduate students. Hours will be up to (but not more than) 40 hours per week, with a typical work schedule of Monday through Friday (8 am to 4:30 pm).

Typical duties may include:

• sampling field plots for insects such as thrips, plant bugs, stink bugs, corn earworm, and rootworm
• collecting insect data
• maintaining research plots

To apply:

• download and complete PAGE 1 of the form below
• e-mail form and to Ashley Turner at adturner27@vt.edu with the subject line:TAREC Summer Entomology Position.

Applicant must be 18 years of age. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background and driving check. 

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