Climate-Smart Lab Technician - Blackville, SC

Clemson University is hiring a Climate-Smart Lab Technician in Blackville, SC, to support a USDA-funded project on soil carbon and greenhouse gas monitoring in beef cattle systems. Responsibilities include analyzing soil and forage samples, assisting graduate students, maintaining lab facilities, and supporting data collection and educational activities. Candidates should have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with a preference for advanced degrees in relevant fields. Ideal candidates are self-motivated and capable of teamwork and data analysis.
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JOB SUMMARY:

In support of the USDA-funded project 'Building Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities in South Carolina', Dr. Liliane Silva is seeking highly motivated candidates for a laboratory technician on a multi-disciplinary team that will monitor soil carbon stocks and greenhouse gas fluxes in the beef cattle system in South Carolina. The position is based at the Edisto Research and Education Center in Blackville, SC. Other duties as assigned

JOB DUTIES:

50% - Essential: Assist with soil and forage samples analysis to determine carbon/nitrogen concentrations. Activities will include but are not limited to weighing and grinding samples and sample preparation for analysis, data entry, elaboration of reports and collecting additional forages and soil samples and data as required.

30% - Essential: Support and assist graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in laboratory analyses and sample preparation. Provide training as to students and interns as needed to support use of laboratory facilities, equipment and carry over laboratory analysis.

10% - Essential: Facility maintenance: repairs, cleans and provide maintenance and organization to the facilities and storage of samples. Communicates storage and product needs. Additional duties may be assigned.

10% - Essential: Support for data collection and educational activities: supports and collects data as directed by project leader (s). Assist with organization of workshops and educational activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: 1st Bachelor's Degree - related field and work experience directly related to the assigned research area; or a high school diploma and advanced journey-level work experience in a clinical or research setting.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Master's Degree or Doctoral / Professional Degree - Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Soil Science, Ecology, Animal Sciences or related disciplines

Licenses: Drivers License Class D normal < 26,000

Work Experience: 2+ years - Relevant experience with instruments and techniques. Experience with farm, livestock and/or forage management.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and able to learn, adopt and implement techniques as needed; plan, manage, lead, and communicate tasks/results across groups; collect, analyze and interpret data; and meet the deadlines as required by the project. Prior experience is desired but not required, and training will be provided.

Responsibilities

JOB KNOWLEDGE

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

Supervisory Responsibilities

No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

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

Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

Recognize or inspect visually

Move, transport, raise or lower

Extends hands or arms in any direction

Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

No Working Conditions

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5

Compensation Information

Anticipated Salary Range: $39,000.00 - $55,000.00

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:

Blackville, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

February 28, 2025

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.