Anticipated Length of Assignment Fall semester 2025 (September to mid-December 2025; extension possible)
Job Summary
The Reif Research Laboratory is seeking a TES Research Technician for a Fall Semester 2025 Research Study. Primary responsibilities will include conducting animal and arthropod handling and monitoring. Other duties will include data entry, arthropod maintenance, study setup preparations, and some laboratory work (e.g. blood sample processing, performing diagnostic tests). No previous experience is necessary. Must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week. Four-hour blocks of time or longer are best.
Temporary Employment Services ( TES ), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:
* Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
* Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
* Assistance with special projects
* Seasonal work
If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional
Essential Functions
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Assist with research activities
* Daily observations of animals and/or arthropods
* Maintenance and propagation of arthropods
* Conducting diagnostic tests and reporting results
* Handling and restraint of animals
* Data collection and recording
* Collection of specimens (e.g. blood)
* Perform general lab tasks and other assigned duties
All lab staff undergo supervised training by experienced laboratory personnel until they are fully trained and competent.
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Minimum Qualifications
* High school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license.
* Ability to follow study protocol and procedures.
* Display high motivation and have experience handling animals.
* A positive attitude, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are desired.
* Some weekend and evening hours are required (these are few and dates/times will be made available well in advance).
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a Biological Science field (pre-vet, animal science, or similar) or at least one year of laboratory experience including experience with animal and/or arthropod handling. Candidates with strong data collection and record keeping skills are preferred.
Salary Range
Work Hours
Work Hours 20-30
City position is located in:
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located:
State position is located: Alabama
Posting Date
Posting Date 08/07/2025
Closing Date
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