Student Assistant (ARC Program)

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking student assistants for the Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Lab. The role involves supporting data collection and analysis for large-scale RFID deployments in both laboratory and real-world settings. Responsibilities include conducting measurements, collecting data, and creating reports. Applicants must be enrolled at Auburn University, have reliable transportation, and excellent organizational skills. Evening and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work evenings and weekend hours.
• Reliable transportation outside of regular business hours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct measurements in anechoic chambers.
• Perform visual screening of RFID inlays.
• Collaborate with the team to uphold high standards in our data.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Create reports for data presentation and customer communications.
• Evaluate the performance of RFID systems in various environments.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot RF test equipment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Education

Enrolled student at Auburn University

Job description

Overview

The Auburn University Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID)Lab is seeking student assistants to support data collection and analysis related to large‑scale RFID system deployments. Students will work in both laboratory and real‑world testing environments to evaluate RFID performance, assist with research activities, and contribute to data reporting efforts while collaborating with a technical research team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct measurements in anechoic chambers
• Perform visual screening of RFID inlays
• Collaborate with the team to uphold high standards in our data
• Collect and analyze data
• Create reports for data presentation and customer communications
• Evaluate the performance of RFID systems in store and standard lab test environments
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot RF test equipment

Qualifications

• Enrolled student at Auburn University
• Must have ability to work evenings and weekend hours
• Must have reliable transportation outside of regular business hours
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

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