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Student Bee Technician

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Auburn University

Auburn, AL (In Person)

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 $11.00/Hr. - USD $11.00/Hr.
  • Locations:
  • Auburn University, AL
  • Job Type:
  • Student
  • Department:
  • Entomology and Plant Pathology
  • Associated Division:
  • College of Agriculture
  • Req ID:
  • 7986
  • Overview
  • The Auburn University Bee Center is looking to hire an undergraduate student for a honey bee or native 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 with field work including plant surveys & sweep netting + Process insect specimens for pinning + Assist w/beekeeping tasks such as hive management + Build and maintain honey bee boxes + Collect/Enter data into spreadsheets
  • Qualifications
  • + Enrolled student at Auburn University + Interest in Entomology or related discipline + Interest in plant and insect ID
  • 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
  • Why Work at Auburn?
  • Why should
  • YOU•consider student employment at Auburn University?
+
  • Gain valuable work experience!
  • Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals. +
  • Build your network!
  • Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors. +
  • Make a difference!
  • Have the satisfaction of knowing
  • YOU•are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.
  • 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 (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.