TES Research & Production Specialist
About this role
TES Research & Production Specialist will assist grad students working with live fish/shrimp in a research and production setting. Duties could include but aren't limited to sample processing, analysis, data recording, caring for animals (fish and shrimp) and system maintenance. Pond work to include but not limited to sample collection, pond management and maintenance of research systems. This will be a temporary assignment based on need and funding.
- 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
AU students are not eligible for TES.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with the feeding and care of animals (fish/shrimp) to include lifting heavy bags of feed.
- Assisting grad students with sampling and sampling processing.
- Assisting with general lab and field duties.
- Maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Work in a group environment as well as independently as directed.
Qualifications
- Valid Driver's License.
- Candidate needs to be capable of swimming.
- B.S. in Biological Sciences or related field is acceptable. Master's degree is preferred.
- Experience in aquaculture environments.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Lab competencies in water quality and nutritional analysis as well as fish/shrimp husbandry and aquaculture experience are an asset.
The ability to work in a team laboratory seeting as well as independtly is a must.
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.
Company at a glance
EAGLES is a comprehensive transition program (CTP) for students with intellectual disabilities. The program provides a postsecondary education opportunity for students with intellectual disabilities to engage in a two or four-year campus experience.
It is a non-degreed program focusing on (1) academic enrichment, (2) personal and social skills, (3) independence, (4) health and wellness, and (5) integrated work experiences. Students in the program receive an inclusive post-secondary education providing them with an enriching and rewarding Auburn experience as they prepare to transition to gainful employment, that aligns with the student’s strengths and interests and independent living. The EAGLES program operates to enable students to be contributing members of society both now and in the future.
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