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The Auburn University Bee Center is looking to hire a temporary employee for a honey 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.
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Responsibilities
- Travel to field sites around Alabama
- Assist w/beekeeping tasks such as hive management
- Build and maintain honey bee boxes
- Collect/Enter data into spreadsheets
- Harvest, process, and bottle honey
- Engage in outreach events with the public
Qualifications
- High school diploma
- Interest in Entomology or related discipline
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
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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