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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

Stu04659P

Home Org Name

Pathobiology

Division Name

College of Veterinary Medicine

Position Title

Student Employee - Parasitology

Working Title (if different from Position Title)

Job Summary

Students will assist with research activities and data collection on a Fall 2025 Research Study. The job predominantly involves animal and arthropod handling and may include some laboratory work for those interested. Pre-Vet, Animal Science, or other science major preferred but not required. No previous experience is necessary. Must be able to work a minimum of 8 to 15 hours per week. Three-hour blocks of time or longer are best. Several student workers are needed for this study.

Essential Functions

Student assistants working in the Parasitology Group lab(s) are involved in many aspects of research. Their duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with research activities

• Daily observations of animals and/or arthropods

• Maintenance and propagation of various parasites and/or arthropods

• Conducting diagnostic tests and reporting results

• Handling and restraint of animals

• Data collection and recording

• Collection of specimens (e.g. blood)

• Perform general lab tasks and other assigned duties

This project may require students to perform unique duties that are protocol specific. All students undergo supervised training by experienced laboratory personnel until they are fully trained and competent.

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

Students can be first-semester freshmen currently enrolled at Auburn University, able to perform somewhat strenuous physical work, and able to work weekends, holidays, and semester breaks.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Pre-Vet, Animal Science, or science majors

Pay Rate

$12.00-$14.00/hour

Work Hours

15

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date

08/06/2025

Closing Date

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 theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/55228

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Other

2. Other Documentation (2)