Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number TES1955P Home Org Name PY Drug Discovery and Development Division Name College of Pharmacy Position Title TES Lab Technician Estimated Hours Per Week 20 Anticipated Length of Assignment Job Summary

This is a grant funded position. Continuation of employment is contingent upon performance and the availability of funding.

Performing research experiments in a laboratory setting conducting preclinical in vitro and in vivo studies in the area of Alzheimer's disease.

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 student employees are not eligible for TES.

Essential Functions

Primary Responsibilities include:

* Conduct routine lab maintenance and experiments and assist graduate students with basic biochemical, cell, and molecular biological techniques to support current projects.

* Assist in basic laboratory duties such as tracking supplies and preparing solutions and media.

* Assist in lab safety by monitoring and maintaining laboratory safety compliance.

* Participate in laboratory meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

* Entry into the applicant pool requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus one year of relevant experience performing research in a lab setting including basic molecular biology and biochemical techniques.

* Employer may consider advanced degrees in lieu of experience.

* This position requires a person that can provide a high degree of accuracy, reliability, organization, and attention to detail.

* Candidate must provide the highest standard of lab practices.

Desired Qualifications

Previous lab research experience preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range $12.00 - $16.00/hour Work Hours 7:45am - 4:45pm; hours may vary City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: Alabama Posting Date 08/25/2023 Closing Date EEO Statement

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

* Resume

* Cover Letter

Optional Documents

* Curriculum Vitae

* Other Documentation

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