TES Mammal Sampling Research Technician

Auburn University • Auburn, AL

270d • $18

About The Position

The Alabama Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit at Auburn University is seeking Mammal Sampling Technicians (8) for a multi-species inventory and conservation project on selected state-owned lands within Alabama. Primary responsibilities will include conducting small mammal live trapping using Sherman traps and deployment/pick up of camera traps and Anabat detectors. Other duties will include data entry, memory card downloading/organization, and maintenance of field equipment and vehicles. Candidates must be prepared and able to work under challenging environmental conditions, which include exposure to elements such as heat, humidity, and the presence of wildlife and insects. 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, and 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.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma and a valid driver's license
• High motivation and experience in conducting field surveys
• Proficiency in GPS navigation
• Ability to work in challenging environmental conditions
• Comfortable carrying light-medium weighed field equipment for extended periods
• Positive attitude and effective communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in southeastern small mammal identification (mice, rats, shrews, moles, voles, chipmunks, and squirrels)
• Experience with small mammal handling and collecting physical measurements
• Experience in deployment and management of Reconyx camera traps and Anabat detectors

Responsibilities

• Conduct small mammal live trapping using Sherman traps
• Deploy and pick up camera traps and Anabat detectors
• Perform data entry and memory card downloading/organization
• Maintain field equipment and vehicles
• Conduct vegetation sampling

Benefits

• Work vehicles, gas, and housing provided
• Generous benefits and educational opportunities
• Supportive work/life balance culture

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED