Research Assistant Intern (Part Time) Program Positions * Posted: May 7, 2018 * Part-Time * * Redding, CA, United States Heluna Health (HH) and the Vector-Borne Disease Section (VBDS) of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) are recruiting for the position of Research Assistant Intern for VBDS to work approximately 30-40 hours per week. The position begins on June 4, 2018 and ends in September. Employment is provided by Heluna Health (The New PHFE). California has a long-standing comprehensive vector-borne disease surveillance program, including enhanced surveillance for flea-borne diseases, arboviruses, tick-borne diseases, and rodent-borne diseases. This position will work under the guidance of the Supervising Public Health Biologist, Northern Region, Vector-Borne Disease Section and will report to the lead Public Health Biologist. This position will also assist Public Health Biologists in conducting activities relating to the prevention, surveillance, and control of vector-borne diseases in Yosemite and Lassen National Parks and elsewhere as required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS � Assist VBDS biologists with field surveillance for a variety of endemic vector-borne diseases � Assist biologists with data entry for plague and other vector-borne diseases; assist with database management � Assist biologists with outreach activities NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS � Other office administrative duties as assigned JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience � Graduate or upper division undergraduate student with coursework in biological or computer sciences Certificates/Licenses/Clearances N/A Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities � This position requires a background in biological or computer sciences and a willingness to conduct field work, including the trapping and processing of rodents for vector-borne disease surveillance � Duties will require interaction with the public, local agencies, and other VBDS staff, so communication skills and the ability to work well with others is critical � Excellent oral and written communication skills � Good problem solving skills � Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, and work independently PHYSICAL DEMANDS Stand                            Frequently Walk                              Frequently Sit                                         Frequently Handling / Fingering           Occasionally Reach Outward                   Occasionally Reach Above Shoulder       Occasionally Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend  Occasionally Lift / Carry Occasionally -   Up to 50 lbs Push/Pull Occasionally -     Up to 50 lbs See                                         Constantly Taste/ Smell                           Not Applicable Not Applicable Not required for essential functions Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day) Frequently (2 - 5 hrs/day) Constantly (5+ hrs/day) WORK ENVIRONMENT General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled; Yosemite and Lassen National Parks and other outdoors public locations across the state as needed. Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply. Qualifications Skills Behaviors : Motivations : Education Experience Licenses & Certifications