TES Mammal Sampling Research Technician

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Position Information

Job Summary

The Alabama Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit at Auburn University is seeking Mammal Sampling Technicians (8) for a multi-species inventory and conservation project on selected state-owned lands within Alabama. Primary responsibilities include conducting small mammal live trapping using Sherman traps, deploying and retrieving camera traps and Anabat detectors, data entry, memory card management, and maintaining field equipment and vehicles. Candidates must be prepared to work under challenging environmental conditions, including exposure to heat, humidity, wildlife, and insects.

Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, provides qualified temporary employees across various occupations to meet campus staffing needs. Typical reasons for employment include replacing absent staff, managing peak workloads, supporting special projects, seasonal work, and emergencies.

If you are seeking employment, TES offers a valuable opportunity to showcase your skills, support Auburn University, and gain experience in higher education.

Note: AU student employees are not eligible for TES positions.

Essential Functions

• Conduct small mammal trapping, handling, and processing.
• Deploy and manage Anabat and camera traps.
• Perform vegetation sampling, data entry, and database management.
• Maintain field equipment and vehicles.

Work vehicles, gas, and housing are provided.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Impact:
  Our work influences lives through research, teaching, and outreach.
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  We foster excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
• Support:
  Auburn offers great benefits, educational opportunities, and work/life balance.
• Location:
  
  Auburn/Opelika offers southern charm, vibrant downtown, top schools, and access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and beaches.
• Inclusivity:
  We welcome and value diversity among faculty, staff, and students.

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Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma and valid driver’s license.
• Motivated with experience in field surveys.
• Proficient in GPS navigation; able to work in challenging conditions.
• Comfortable carrying light to medium field equipment for extended periods.
• Positive attitude, good communication skills, ability to work independently and in teams.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with southeastern small mammals (mice, rats, shrews, moles, voles, chipmunks, squirrels).
• Experience with small mammal handling and measurements.
• Experience with deploying and managing Reconyx camera traps and Anabat detectors.

Salary: $18.00/hour

Work Hours:

7:45 a.m.

- 4:45 p.m., Monday to Friday

Location:

Auburn, Alabama

Posting Date: 04/17/2025

Closing Date: [Not specified]

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Auburn University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes. Visit their website for more information.

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