Intern - Vector Program

Intern –Vector Program

The Delaware Public Health District seeks an intern to work in the Solid Waste and Vector Unit of the Environmental Health Division. This position would be expected to work 25-40 hours per week, Monday-Friday from late May to the end of August.  An agency vehicle will be provided for all fieldwork completed during work hours.

The intern will assist with mosquito and tick surveillance, identification, and delivery of specimens to state lab for testing. They will also assist with field inspections of catch basins and other sources of standing water and may need to apply pesticides to control juvenile mosquitoes.  There will also be opportunities to assist with insecticide resistance testing and rearing of mosquitoes.  This internship could potentially provide data to be used for a research project.

Requirements:

Preferred candidates should have college courses in general sciences, biology, or public health.  A valid driver’s license and auto insurance is required.  Must be comfortable handling insects and ticks and be willing to work outdoors in the summer.

Pay and Benefits:

• Starting pay is $16.55/hr.

Applicants may apply via agency website at www.delawarehealth.org/careers/