Lab Technician

JOB SUMMARY

Assists Vegetable & Strawberry Entomologist and other lab members with laboratory, greenhouse and field research. Coordinates and carries out field, greenhouse and laboratory experiments. Ensures policies and procedures are in place and followed. Performs other duties as assigned.

• 15% - Administrative support:
  Assists with ordering laboratory, greenhouse, field supplies and equipment as needed and assessing inventory of research supplies. Submits paperwork required for ordering.
• 10% - Strategic planning:
  Follows schedules for activities and projects. Sets priorities in order to avoid backlog. Sets short-term goals to support long-range plans.
• 70% - Research support:
  Assists with set up and maintenance of field experiments with minimal assistance from farm manager and crew. Collects and enters data. Assists with set up and maintenance of lab, growth chamber, and greenhouse experiments. Maintains insect colonies and research plants. Maintains clean and orderly work areas.
• 5% - Safety management:
  Follows all required safety protocols. Checks lab safety maintenance records. Assists with maintaining up-to-date chemical inventories.
• Other duties as assigned.

LA20

Time-Limited (TLP) Staff

A bachelor's degree in animal husbandry, agriculture or a related field and experience in agricultural research or animal care that is directly related to the area of employment. Work experience in animal care or agricultural research may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

JOB KNOWLEDGE Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

Not responsible for supervising employees.

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: % Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors: % Extends hands or arms in any direction: % Move, transport, raise or lower 50 lbs or more: % Recognize or inspect visually: % Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: % Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): % Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): % Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.:

% Walk or move about: % Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: % Stand for Prolonged Period: %

Overnight travel: % Burn hazards: % Chemical hazards: % Mechanical hazards: % Vibration: % Noise: % Wet and/or humid: % Exposure to dust/fumes: % Exposure to heat or cold: %

Standard

Hours:

37.5

Expected Salary Range 16 - 18 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.

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

Charleston, SC

September 28, 2026

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 provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact hrjob with any questions or issues.

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