TES Research Associate - Chen​/Bray

Division Name

College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment

Position Title

25

6 months

The TES Research Associate will work with scientists and students under my supervision to assist with surface analysis of plasmid adsorption onto cellulose nanocrystals and to participate in research grant proposal preparation.

Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in‑house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

• 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

If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

AU student employees are not eligible for TES.

• Responsibilities will include general laboratory organization and maintenance
• Assisting with plant tissue culture and molecular biology workflows
• Contributing to CNC surface functionalization and characterization
• Preparing and handling wood‑polymer composites for extrusion‑based applications, and participating in data collection, analysis, and reporting activities
• These experiences will provide students with hands‑on training in nanomaterial preparation, plant biotechnology, and interdisciplinary research techniques aligned with the goals of the project

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M.S. degree in sustainable biomaterials, surface science, or a closely related field

Strong scientific writing skills

$25.00/hour

City position is located in:
Auburn, Alabama

01/12/2026

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