TES Mammal Sampling Research Technician, Fall

TES Mammal Sampling Research Technician, Fall 2025

Division:
College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment

Position Title:

TES Mammal Sampling Research Technician, Fall 2025

Estimated Hours Per Week: 40

Anticipated Length of Assignment: 6 months

The Alabama Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit at Auburn University is seeking Mammal Sampling Technicians (1-2) for a multi‑species inventory and conservation project on selected state‑owned lands within Alabama. Primary responsibilities will include conducting small mammal live trapping using Sherman traps and deployment/pick up of camera traps and Anabat detectors. Other duties will include data entry, memory card downloading/organization, and maintenance of field equipment and vehicles.

Candidates must be prepared and able to work under challenging environmental conditions, which include exposure to elements such as heat, humidity, and the presence of wildlife and insects.

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.

The employee’s duties will include, but not be limited to: small mammal trapping with Sherman traps, small mammal handling/processing, and deployment of Anabats/camera traps. Other duties will include vegetation sampling, data entry, database management, and maintenance of field equipment and vehicles. Work vehicles, gas, and housing to be provided.

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Bachelor’s degree in a biology‑related field and a valid driver’s license.

Ideal candidates have previous experience in southeastern small mammal identification, specifically mice, rats, shrews, moles, voles, chipmunks, and squirrels. Also, candidates would have previous experience with small mammal handling and collecting of physical measurements. Furthermore, ideal candidates would have previous experience in deployment and management of Reconyx camera traps and Anabat detectors. Candidates should be comfortable carrying light‑medium weighed field equipment for extended periods.

Candidates with a positive attitude, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are desired.

$18.00/hour

7:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday

Auburn, Alabama

Posting Date: 08/19/2025

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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a valid Drivers License?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a Biology Related field?
  • Yes
  • No