Field Beekeeping & Honey Research Technician

Auburn; Auburn (AL); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 22 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Auburn University Bee Center is seeking a temporary honey bee technician to assist with field-based research in Alabama, with some lab work. The role involves outdoor duties in hot, humid conditions and occasionally working with stinging insects.

A passion for insects and plants, plus willingness to learn, are preferred. Primary responsibilities include field travel, hive management, building bee boxes, data entry, honey processing, and community outreach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Interest in Entomology or related discipline
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Responsabilités

• Travel to field sites around Alabama
• Assist w/beekeeping tasks such as hive management
• Build and maintain honey bee boxes
• Collect/Enter data into spreadsheets
• Harvest, process, and bottle honey
• Engage in outreach events with the public

Connaissances

Entomology interest

Ability to learn

Teamwork

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

The Auburn University Bee Center is seeking a temporary honey bee technician to assist with field-based research in Alabama, with some lab work. The role involves outdoor duties in hot, humid conditions and occasionally working with stinging insects.

A passion for insects and plants, plus willingness to learn, are preferred. Primary responsibilities include field travel, hive management, building bee boxes, data entry, honey processing, and community outreach.