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 w/ 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
Assist w/outreach events
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
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