Arbovirus Laboratory Technician (Long Term Seasonal)

Requirements

• Able to follow written and oral instructions and maintain accurate records.
• Capacity to communicate effectively in oral expression and write clearly and concisely.
• Capable to exercise sound judgment.
• Able to work in a team setting.
• Capability to understand and apply policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
• Ability to determine proper format and procedures for assembling items of information.
• General knowledge of laboratory testing techniques and methods; including sample collection, knowledge of sanitation and sterilization methods, techniques and procedures followed in a laboratory.
• Experience working with the types and uses of sterilization equipment and devices used in a laboratory and proper methods used in the disposal of laboratory materials.
• Mastery of wetland assessment and various traps set up & collection.
• Knowledge of laboratory, field & insectary safety procedures and policies.
• General knowledge and experience of mosquito and/or tick surveillance in tracking disease, species of mosquitoes and/or ticks and experience with ovitraps and mosquito rearing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an aptitude for interacting effectively with a variety of individuals.
• Capacity to work in a team setting and demonstrate an appropriate level of professionalism.
• Able to multitask and work accurately under stress of time constraints and heavy workload demands.
• Skilled attention to detail, while maintaining neat and orderly work habits in a shared workspace.
• Proficient use of data management software and Microsoft applications such as Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Equal Opportunity Employer