Position Details
Position Information
| Requisition Number |
TES1419P |
| Home Org Name |
Schl Fisheries Aquac Aquat Sci |
| Division Name |
College of Agriculture |
| Position Title |
TES Aquaculture Technician |
| Estimated Hours Per Week |
30-40 |
| Anticipated Length of Assignment |
1 Year |
| Job Summary |
This is a temporary position typically lasting one year with the possibility of extension.
Responsible for general fish husbandry on the EW Shell Research Center. Support principal functions of the Center by assisting faculty and staff on a wide variety of projects related to fish production, aquaculture research, and fisheries management.
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
- Emergencies
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 students are not eligible for TES. |
| Essential Functions |
- Fish feeding, tank cleaning, behavioral observations, maintenance of aquaculture systems, spawning and larval rearing
- Assist in research related activities for faculty & staff projects
- Daily record keeping & record entry
- Water quality analysis using meters (DO, pH, temp) and chemical test kids (HACH)
- Stock, harvest, & transport fish on-the-farm, locally and long-distances
- Operate and maintain equipment including tractors, UTV's, trucks & fish hauling gear
- General facilities/grounds maintenance & housekeeping as needed
- Crew leader for the undergraduate employees insuring daily duties are being competed and goals are being met
- Other duties as assigned
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| Why Work at Auburn? |
Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle! |
| Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor's degree in Fisheries/Aquaculture or related Biological Sciences
- Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather
- Lift weights exceeding 50 lbs
- Driver's License and ability to operate small machinery
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| Desired Qualifications |
- Multiple years of experience working in the field of study related to fisheries, aquaculture, or biological sciences
- Ability to serve as crew leader for undergraduate student employees
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Posting Detail Information
| Salary Range |
$14.50-$16.00/hour |
| Work Hours |
Typically 7:30am - 4:30pm |
| City position is located in: |
Auburn |
| State position is located: |
Alabama |
| Posting Date |
06/13/2025 |
| Closing Date |
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| 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 their
website to learn more. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Quick Link for Internal Postings |
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/32943 |
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Auburn
$14.50 - $16.00 / hr
Jun 14, 2025