Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Driver's License, Engineering Management, Identify Issues, Plan Meetings, Project Planning, Publications, Specimen Analysis, Staff Requirements, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Training/Teaching
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
- Assist with execution of funded projects and planning of meetings
- 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.
Pay Range:
USD $20.00 - USD $28.00 /Hr.
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