TES Research Assistant
About The Position
The Department of Biosystems Engineering at Auburn University is seeking candidates for a TES Research Assistant. The selected candidate will provide technical support to biosystems engineering programs. 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, Emergencies. If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education. AU students are not eligible for TES.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Biological and Agricultural Technology Management, Biosystems Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or other closely related technology field.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of navigating equipment software, and ability to interpret output/results.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist with Precision Agriculture work in the department
- Assist with managing Biosystems Engineering geospatial
- Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance of research and teaching equipment
- Assist with logistical operations that include equipment, materials and labor needs
- Record, compile, process, and analyze data/samples
- Assist with preparation of documents for publications and presentations
- Assist with execution of funded projects and planning of meetings
- Communicates with Biosystems Engineering faculty and staff, and appropriate offices regarding assessment data
- Assist with equipment inventories, and work orders
- Perform other duties as assigned by the department head
Benefits
- generous benefits
- educational opportunities
- culture of support and work/life balance
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Career Level
Entry Level
