"Lab Tech"

Lab Tech

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Requisition Number: S4658P

Home Org Name: AES Administration (Orgn: 300000)

Division Name: Agriculture Experiment Station

Job Class Code: HB01 A/B/C

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: No

Job Summary

The College of Agriculture is seeking candidates for a Lab Tech position to provide technical support and services at the Soil, Forage & Water Testing Lab in support of research, projects, services, and/or instruction.

The Soil, Forage and Water Testing Lab at Auburn University serves the farming communities of Alabama through testing and analysis of a variety of agricultural materials, including soil, water, plant tissue, poultry litter, forages and feeds. This research testing laboratory also serves the citizens of Alabama by providing routine testing, commercial testing, and analysis of soil and tissue samples from lawns and gardens, as well as water from households, wells and other water resources.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts routine and specialized laboratory analysis.
• Maintains experiments, lab classroom set-ups, and/or lab projects/services.
• Coordinates the availability, use, and maintenance of laboratory equipment, materials, and/or key inventories.
• Assists others by providing expertise and advice concerning laboratory operation and safety. May collect and analyze data and perform observations for analysis. May oversee and train graduate and undergraduate students in the proper use of equipment and supplies.
• May coordinate with industry and/or other university researchers and provide input on experimental designs and practical implications of research results.
• May assist faculty and/or lab director in preparing/teaching/conducting laboratory courses and lecture demonstrations.

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

Level I: High school diploma; no experience required.

Level II: High school diploma and one year of experience in performing tests and/or research in a lab setting.

Level III: High school diploma and four years of experience in performing tests and/or research in a lab setting.

*Substitution allowed for Experience: When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and/or background in agronomy or soil science.
• Forage experience.

Salary Range: $31,460 - $54,820

Job Category: Research

City position is located in: Auburn

State position is located: Alabama

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.

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