Agriculture​/Animal Associate II

Agriculture/Animal Associate II

Location:

Barnwell, SC

Final date to receive applications: 31 March, 2026

Executes and maintains research projects and Extension demonstrations by following established protocols. Performs other duties as assigned.

• 40% Essential – Collect, process, and analyze soil, seed, and plant biomass samples for various nutrient analyses. Additional soil health analyses will be carried on soil samples.
• 30% Essential – Assist in field campaigns and accurately collect, record and maintain data from experiments. Establish, maintain, and harvest field plots. Take pictures and recording videos from the field plots.
• 10% Essential – Assist in the set up for extension/research workshops and meetings, field days, and other field events.
• 10% Essential – Maintains and calibrates equipment to ensure that it is in good operating condition. Keeps work areas clean, safe, and productive. Assist in organizing, maintaining clean and field labs.
• 10% Essential – Assist undergraduate and graduate students and field staff in their tasks/activities. Other duties as deemed necessary to support Nutrient Management Program.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Animal husbandry, agriculture or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 1 year of experience operating agricultural equipment (tractors, sprayers, planters, etc.).
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting, with attention to detail and pro‑active approach.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy/Horticulture or other ag‑related field.
• Drivers License Class D (normal < 26,000).
• Pesticide Applicator License.

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES – Acts as Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES – No fiscal responsibility for the department’s budget.

• 35% Stand for prolonged period
• 25% Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
• 5% Walk or move about
• 10% Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.
• 5% Position self to accomplish task (i.e., stoop, kneel, crawl)
• 5% Recognize or inspect visually
• 5% Move, transport, raise or lower
• 5% Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

• 50% Exposure to heat or cold
• 10% Exposure to dust/fumes
• 15% Wet or humid
• 5% Noise
• 5% Vibration
• 5% Mechanical hazards
• 5% Chemical hazards

Standard

Hours:

37.5

Anticipated Salary: $52,100 (dependent upon experience, knowledge, skills, and performance)

Essential Level 2 employee. Required to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume. Some positions may be required to work remotely or be on‑call.

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