TES Research Technician

Auburn UniversityAuburn, AL
142d$15 - $25

About The Position

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, and emergencies.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to follow study protocol and procedures
  • Display high motivation and have experience handling animals
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor's degree in a Biological Science field (pre-vet, animal science, or similar)
  • At least one year of laboratory experience including experience with animal and/or arthropod handling
  • Strong data collection and record keeping skills

Responsibilities

  • 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

Benefits

  • Generous benefits
  • Educational opportunities
  • Culture of support and work/life balance
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