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TES - Honey Bee Colony Maintenance Assistant

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Auburn University

Auburn, AL (In Person)

$31,200 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/28/2026

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Job Description

  • Salary Range:
  • USD $12.50/Hr. - USD $17.50/Hr.
  • Locations:
  • Auburn University, AL
  • Job Type:
  • Temporary
  • Department:
  • Entomology and Plant Pathology
  • Associated Division:
  • College of Agriculture
  • Req ID:
  • 8445
  • Overview
  • The Auburn University Bee Center is looking to hire a temporary employee for a honey bee technician position.
The new hire will assist with bee-related research mainly outdoors under typical (hot and humid) Alabama conditions although some laboratory work is also expected. The technician will encounter stinging insects. An interest in insects/plants is preferred. The new hire should have an eagerness to learn new skills and the ability to work in often difficult physical environments.
  • Responsibilities
  • + Travel to field sites around Alabama + Assist w/beekeeping tasks such as hive management + Build and maintain honey bee boxes + Collect/Enter data into spreadsheets + Harvest, process, and bottle honey + Engage in outreach events with the public
  • Qualifications
  • + High school diploma + Interest in Entomology or related discipline + Ability to lift up to 60 pounds + Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Valid U.
S. Driver's License Ability to work outside for long periods Ability to work independently and as part of a team Willingness to learn new techniques