Crop & Soil Research Technician - Field & Lab

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Auburn University, through Temporary Employment Services, seeks a TES Research Technician to support Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences research projects. The role involves field, greenhouse, and laboratory tasks, data collection, and routine maintenance of equipment and spaces.

You will assist with planting, sampling, watering, and basic lab prep, following written and verbal instructions, with safety and accuracy as priorities in a dynamic research setting on campus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform physical work outdoors and in greenhouse environments, including lifting up to 40-50 lbs.
• Basic knowledge of plants, soils, or general agricultural practices, or willingness to learn.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Data recording

Attention to detail

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Auburn University, through Temporary Employment Services, seeks a TES Research Technician to support Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences research projects. The role involves field, greenhouse, and laboratory tasks, data collection, and routine maintenance of equipment and spaces.

You will assist with planting, sampling, watering, and basic lab prep, following written and verbal instructions, with safety and accuracy as priorities in a dynamic research setting on campus.