Overview:
The TES Research Technician in Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences supports basic research activities in crop, soil, and environmental sciences. The role assists faculty and research staff by performing routine field, greenhouse, and laboratory tasks that help maintain research projects and ensure accurate data collection.
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:
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Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
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Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
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Assistance with special projects
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Seasonal work
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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.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with basic field activities such as planting, sampling, and maintaining research plots.
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Support greenhouse operations including watering, fertilizing, and monitoring plant conditions.
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Perform simple laboratory tasks such as preparing samples and maintaining clean work areas.
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Record observations and data accurately during field, greenhouse, and lab work.
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Help maintain research equipment, tools, and workspaces in good working order.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to perform physical work outdoors and in greenhouse environments, including lifting up to 40–50 lbs and working in varying weather conditions.
Basic knowledge of plants, soils, or general agricultural practices, or willingness to learn through on‑the‑job training.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions for field, greenhouse, and laboratory procedures.
Attention to detail for collecting data, labeling samples, and maintaining accurate records.
Pay Range: USD $10.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr. Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement (Text Only): It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.
