Research Assistant/Associate

Auburn

$40,200 - $112,990

United States, Alabama, Auburn

1550 East Glenn Avenue (Show on map)

Mar 06, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number	S4306P
Home Org Name	Schl Fisheries Aquac Aquat Sci
Division Name	College of Agriculture
Position Title	Research Assistant/Associate
Job Class Code	HA02A/B/C/D, HA03A/B/C/D
Appointment Status	Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term	Yes
Limited Term Length	1 year
Job Summary	The individual selected for this position will provide professional research assistance with ongoing fish health and disease programs at the E. W. Shell Fisheries Center, School of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences at Auburn University. The selected individual will help develop and implement fish health-related projects, assist in planning, coordinating, maintaining, and executing studies, as well as maintaining research files and summarizing the data. About Auburn: Auburn was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama's best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years! Learn more about Auburn's impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-for-auburn. It's a Lifestyle: The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We're proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you're new to Auburn, we'd love to introduce you. If you're already acquainted with Auburn, we'll keep it simple: it's time to come home! 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.
Essential Functions	Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Planning and implementation- Develops and implements research projects and protocols for researchers and assists with/performs molecular analyses. These include fish/shrimp necropsy, gene expression, sequencing, and other assays related to fish health. Equipment/supplies management- Manages, prepares, and maintains equipment, materials, and labor in support of faculty and facility needs (including research and production equipment); Organization and accounting for expansive inventory. Assists with the development of reports and funding proposals. Compliance- Ensures compliance with animal care and chemicals and assists in maintaining suitable records to meet regulatory and safety requirements; Assists with chemical inventory, storage, and disposal. Data management- Summarizes, maintains and manages experimental data, protocols and records.

Minimum Qualifications

RESEARCH ASSISTANT
All levels require a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Biological Sciences, Aquaculture, or closely related discipline at the time employment begins.

Level I: No experience required
Level II: 2 years of experience with research practices and protocols relevant to the position
Level III: 4 years of experience with research practices and protocols relevant to the position
Level IV: 6 years of experience with research practices and protocols relevant to the position

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
All levels require a Master's degree from an accredited institution in in Biological Sciences, Aquaculture, or closely related discipline at the time employment begins.

Level I: No experience required
Level II: 2 years of experience with research practices and protocols relevant to the position
Level III: 4 years of experience with research practices and protocols relevant to the position
Level IV: 6 years of experience with research practices and protocols relevant to the position

Advanced degrees accepted in lieu of years of experience.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities	Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills; ability to work in a group environment, minimal to moderate knowledge in the field of aquaculture research or fish health. Background in molecular biology applications. Broad knowledge of associated equipment, materials, and processes; minimum knowledge of aquaculture processes such as disease diagnostics, observation, documentation, data collection and analysis.
Minimum Technology Skills	Computer skills in using programs such as Microsoft Office, Excel, etc.; Ability to work with statistical analysis software (Program R, GraphPad Prism) and online data and task management (Sharepoint; Teams) tools; familiarity/experience with a variety of water quality instruments and general farm equipment and tools.
Minimum License and Certifications	Driver's license

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications	Desired qualifications include knowledge/experience in laboratory research practices and protocols relevant to the position.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range	$40,200 - $112,990
Job Category	Research
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in:	Auburn
State position is located:	Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date	03/06/2025
Closing Date
EEO Statement	AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 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. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.
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