Hawaii Ant Lab

Want to make a difference in communities across Oʻahu? Interested in protecting Hawaiʻi from harmful invasive ants? Do you have a strong drive to learn new skills such as GIS, invasive species control and public relations that will further your career in conservation? Apply to become a full-time Field Technician with the Hawaiʻi Ant Lab!

As a Field Technician, your role will be to conduct field surveys for invasive ants, identify ant specimens, and assist with outreach efforts advising residents on preventing and controlling little fire ants. Applicants should have excellent communication skills, be organized, and be able to work independently or as part of a team.

Join our dedicated team and make a real impact helping protect Oʻahuʻs homes, farms, beaches, and forests from these stinging invaders.

Apply today! Go to ww.rcuh.com, click on "Job Postings," and search for job posting # 226323. The application closing date is 06/08/2026.

Did you know? A little fire ant (LFA) infestation can go unnoticed for YEARS!

🐜These ants are tiny, only about 1.5 mm long, and don’t build obvious mounds. In fact, an entire colony can fit inside a mac nut shell!

🌱It can start with something as simple as bringing home an infested plant. At first, the colony may stay hidden in vegetation and slowly build. You might not notice them until the infestation is well established, and by then, they may already be inside your home.

🔎Because they’re so easy to miss, infestations often spread across multiple properties before anyone realizes they’re there. And the longer they go undetected, the harder they are to control.