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Research Technician - Pee Dee Research & Education Center

Clemson University

JOB SUMMARY:

Organize and manage field and greenhouse research activities. Coordinate routine activities associated with plant and soil sampling, processing, and analysis. Manage seed inventory. Train and oversee temporary field labor as needed. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

40% - Essential - Data collection and entry: The research technician is responsible for coordinating the collection of data for each research experiment. Essential tasks include small plot-level trait observations, plot measurements, field data entry, computational data processing, and data dissemination to project personnel. Primary field activities will be working hands-on, directly with plant and soil tissue samples; these tasks include collecting, processing, and analyzing high numbers of different tissue samples. It will be a role of the research technician to prioritize individual tasks under the overall direction of the supervisor.

30% - Essential - Seed Inventory Management: The research technician will be responsible for overseeing seed collection, processing, inventory, and storage for the Cereal Grains Breeding & Genetics Program, including using supporting software such as BarTender and inventory database systems.

10% - Essential - Field Maintenance: The research technician will be responsible for identifying problems in the field (pest, disease, mechanical, etc.) and resolving them. Essential tasks include cultivating and planting of research trials, administering fertilizers and chemicals to fields, harvesting research trials, and post-harvest processing and analysis of plant tissues.

10% - Essential - Field labor supervision: The research technician will be expected to train and oversee temporary labor workers performing fieldwork or related tasks including but not limited to planting, field cultivation, harvest, seed processing, seed inventory, and data analysis. Cooperate with graduate students and visiting scientists to conduct field research trials, post-harvest handling, and compositional analysis.

10% - Essential - Field equipment, laboratory and greenhouse maintenance: The research technician is responsible for organization, maintenance, and cleaning of field research facilities, including the field lab, greenhouse, and any equipment within these areas.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - 1st Bachelor's Degree - Animal husbandry, agriculture or a related field and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment. Work experience that is directly related to the area of employment may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Work Experience 2+ years

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Licenses - Drivers License Class D normal < 26,000

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Stand for prolonged period

Walk or move about

Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc

Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)

Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)

Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

Recognize or inspect visually

Move, transport, raise or lower

Extends hands or arms in any direction

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to heat or cold

Exposure to dust/fumes

Wet or humid

Noise

Vibration

Mechanical hazards

Chemical hazards

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range ($37,900.00 - $55,000)

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Florence, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

April, 8 2024

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. 

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application. 

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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