TES Research Technician
Auburn University, Auburn, AL, United States
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.
Responsibilities
Assist with basic field activities such as planting, sampling, and maintaining research plots.
Support greenhouse operations including watering, fertilizing, and monitoring plant conditions.
Perform simple laboratory tasks such as preparing samples and maintaining clean work areas.
Record observations and data accurately during field, greenhouse, and lab work.
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.
Benefits
Life‑Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work‑life balance.
Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top‑ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
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.
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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.
Responsibilities
Assist with basic field activities such as planting, sampling, and maintaining research plots.
Support greenhouse operations including watering, fertilizing, and monitoring plant conditions.
Perform simple laboratory tasks such as preparing samples and maintaining clean work areas.
Record observations and data accurately during field, greenhouse, and lab work.
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.
Benefits
Life‑Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work‑life balance.
Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top‑ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
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.
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