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**Position Details** Position Information **Requisition Number** TES3068P **Home Org Name** Biological Sciences **Division Name** College of Sciences & Math **Position Title** TES Lab Tech for Biological Sciences Research Labs-Wolak **Estimated Hours Per Week** 20 **Anticipated Length of Assignment** 9-month **Job Summary** Auburn University'sCOSAM is hiring aTES employee to fill various lab technician and field technician positions within the Department of Biological Sciences. 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 + 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. **AU student employees are not eligible forTES .** **Essential Functions** Assist the PI and graduate students to maintain and set up insect populations. Assist researchers in collecting, recording, and maintaining data and data management protocols from experiments. Manage written laboratory protocols and train new lab personnel. Assist with purchasing and inventorying lab supplies. Assist with research outreach & education activities. Assist with logistics and maintenance of equipment. Collecting and organizing P-card receipts each month **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. Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle! **Minimum Qualifications** BS degree in the Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Botany, Entomology, etc.). **Desired Qualifications** Desired qualifications would be previous experience maintaining laboratory populations of animals or plants. Posting Detail Information **Salary Range** $15.00 - $18.00 per hour **Work Hours** 20-40 hours per week **City position is located in:** Auburn **State position is located:** Alabama **Posting Date** 09/26/2025 **Closing Date** **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 theirwebsite ( to learn more. **Special Instructions to Applicants** **Quick Link for Internal Postings** **Documents Needed to Apply** **Required Documents** 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter **Optional Documents**

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