TES Research Technician

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.

Why Work at Auburn?

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.