Agriculture Assistant II; part-time

Position: Agriculture Assistant II (part-time)

Overview

WELCOME TO CLEMSON! Clemson University invites applicants to join a productive public research university that aims to make a difference in the lives of others. Clemson has been named a top 25 public college by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes, and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist researchers with ongoing projects at Pee Dee REC to include field, greenhouse, and lab responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• 50% - Essential - Assist with field and laboratory collection of plant and soil samples/research data in a timely and accurate manner.
• 20% - Essential - Assist with planting, fertilizing, spraying, and harvesting of research plots.
• 15% - Essential - Perform assigned greenhouse duties such as potting, watering, and measuring in an accurate manner.
• 15% - Essential - Perform laboratory analysis of research samples in an accurate and safe manner.

Minimum qualifications

• Education - High School or Equivalent - Experience in agricultural research or animal care directly related to the area of employment. An associate degree in animal health technology or a discipline related to agriculture may be substituted for the required work experience.

Preferred qualifications

• Education - Associate's Degree - Agriculture, Biology, Ecology
• Work Experience - 1+ years past farm-work or work in research settings (field or laboratory)

Knowledge

• Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

Supervisory and budgetary responsibilities

• No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.
• 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
• Perceive, observe, clarity of vision
• This position requires the incumbent to spend significant amounts of time walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, etc. in the field to collect plant and soil samples.

Working conditions

• Exposure to heat or cold
• Exposure to dust/fumes
• Wet or humid
• Noise
• Vibration
• Mechanical hazards
• Chemical hazards

Work schedule

Standard

Hours:

28

Compensation

Anticipated Salary Range: $13.50 - $16.20. 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

Final date to receive applications

January 20, 2026

Veteran and military

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob upon submission of your application.

Closing statement

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

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