Student Entomology Field Technician

Auburn; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Auburn University Bee Center is seeking an undergraduate student for a honey bee or native bee technician position in Auburn, Alabama. The role involves outdoor fieldwork under hot, humid conditions, some lab tasks, and a strong interest in entomology and plant-insect interactions.

Responsibilities include field sampling, hive management, data entry, and participation in outreach events, with support for bee-related research and specimen processing.

Qualifications

• Enrolled student at Auburn University
• Interest in Entomology or related discipline
• Interest in plant and insect ID

Responsibilities

• Travel to field sites around Alabama
• Assist w/ field work including plant surveys & sweep netting
• Process insect specimens for pinning
• Assist w/beekeeping tasks such as hive management
• Build and maintain honey bee boxes
• Collect/Enter data into spreadsheets
• Assist w/outreach events

Skills

Entomology interest

Plant and insect ID

Education

Currently enrolled Auburn University student

Job description

The Auburn University Bee Center is seeking an undergraduate student for a honey bee or native bee technician position in Auburn, Alabama. The role involves outdoor fieldwork under hot, humid conditions, some lab tasks, and a strong interest in entomology and plant-insect interactions.

Responsibilities include field sampling, hive management, data entry, and participation in outreach events, with support for bee-related research and specimen processing.