TES Research Assistant

Salary Range: USD $20.00/Hr. - USD $28.00/Hr. Job Type: Temporary Department: Biosystems Engineering Associated Division: College of Agriculture Req ID: 8862 Overview The Department of Biosystems Engineering at Auburn University is seeking candidates for a TES Research Assistant. The selected candidate will provide technical support to biosystems engineering programs. 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 students are not eligible for TES. Responsibilities Essential functions but not limited to the following: Assist with Precision Agriculture work in the department Assist with managing Biosystems Engineering geospatial Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance of research and teaching equipment Assist with logistical operations that include equipment, materials and labor needs Record, compile, process, and analyze data/samples Assist with preparation of documents for publications and presentations Assist with execution of funded projects and planning of meetings Communicates with Biosystems Engineering faculty and staff, and appropriate offices regarding assessment data Assist with equipment inventories, and work orders Perform other duties as assigned by the department head Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Biological and Agricultural Technology Management, Biosystems Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or other closely related technology field. Valid driver’s license. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr