TES Research Assistant

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.

• 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

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
• Bachelor’s degree in Biological and Agricultural Technology Management, Biosystems Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or other closely related technology field.
• Valid driver’s license.