Vector Surveillance Intern for Cape Cod Mosquito Control Project - Massachusetts Department of [...]

Vector Surveillance Intern for Cape Cod Mosquito Control Project The internship will assist with arbovirus surveillance on Cape Cod. Interns will gain experience with various trapping methods and rearing techniques, and will be instructed on identifying mosquitoes to species. Job Duties Assist in deployment of traps Learn to identify mosquitoes to species Rear mosquitoes collected for invasive species surveillance Prepare mosquitoes for resistance testing Position Information Start/End Date: May 17, 2026 - August 14, 2026 Salary Rate: $21.00 per hour Weekly Hours: 10 hours Number of Openings: 1 position Qualifications First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Please see Preferred Qualifications. Equal Opportunity / Affidative Action Employer An Equal Opportunity / Affidative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Location United States, Massachusetts, 225 Turnpike Road, Southborough #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Massachusetts