**Position Details** Position Information **Requisition Number** S4796P **Home Org Name** AES Administration (Orgn: 300000) **Division Name** Agriculture Experiment Station **Position Title** Lab Assistant (AU Soil, Forage, and Water Testing Lab) **Job Class Code** HB01 A/B/C **Appointment Status** Full-time **Part-time FTE** **Limited Term** No **Limited Term Length** **Job Summary** The College of Agriculture is seeking candidates for a Lab Assistant position to provide technical support and services at the Soil, Forage & Water Testing Lab in support of research, projects, services, and/or instruction. The Soil, Forage and Water Testing Lab at Auburn University serves the farming communities of Alabama through testing and analysis of a variety of agricultural materials, including soil, water, plant tissue, poultry litter, forages and feeds. This research testing laboratory also serves the citizens of Alabama by providing routine testing, commercial testing, and analysis of soil and tissue samples from lawns and gardens, as well as water from households, wells and other water resources. **Essential Functions** Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: + Cleans lab area and maintains lab equipment to ensure readiness for use in the lab. + Knows and follows all the lab safety rules. + Demonstrates correct operation of lab equipment. + Advises supervisor of all materials that need to be ordered for the labs. + Ensures equipment is functional and available when needed and advises supervisor of any equipment problems. + May perform administrative support duties such as data gathering, data input, filing, preparing reports, and ordering supplies. + Performs other duties as assigned. **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 **Minimum Qualifications** **Level I:** High school diploma; no experience required. **Level II:** High school diploma and two years of experience in providing assistance in a lab setting. **LevelIII :** High school diploma and four years of experience in providing assistance in a lab setting. *Substitution allowed for Experience: When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience. Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications **Minimum Skills and Abilities** Ability to follow detailed, simple, routine instructions and procedures. **Minimum Technology Skills** **Minimum License and Certifications** Desired Qualifications **Desired Qualifications** Posting Detail Information **Salary Range** $31,460 - $54,820 **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** 09/29/2025 **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** Please utilize the attachment feature and attach a cover letter and resume. OnlyCOMPLETE application materials will be accepted for review. **Quick Link for Internal Postings** https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56220 **Documents Needed to Apply** **Required Documents** 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter **Optional Documents**