Agriculture​/Animal Associate II - Edisto Research & Education Center

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JOB SUMMARY:

Provides technical and scientific support for the horticulture research and Extension program at Edisto Research and Education Center. Manages horticulture-related research projects and demonstrations. Performs other duties as assigned.

• 40% - Essential - Project Management:
  Plans and conducts research and demonstration projects for horticulture or other rotational crops. Plants, maintains, harvests, and terminates research and demonstration plots.
• 20% - Essential - Equipment:
  Operate and maintain all field equipment needed for establishment, maintenance, harvesting and termination of research and demonstration plots.
• 15% - Essential - Laboratory Management:
  Maintains laboratory and all equipment and instruments. Assists and trains students and other workers in laboratory procedures. Processing samples for soil and plant chemical analysis for different experiments as needed.
• 15% - Essential - Greenhouse Management:
  Maintains greenhouse and all equipment necessary for greenhouse operation. Coordinates planting and maintenance of greenhouse plant material and experiments.
• 10% - Essential - Data Management and Analysis:
  Collect, organize, and analyze data from field and greenhouse experiments.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in animal husbandry, agriculture or a related field and work experience that is directly related to the job duties.
• Work Experience:
  
  Directly related to the job duties.

• Education:
  
  Master’s Degree in Horticulture, plant and environmental science, agriculture, or related field.
• Licenses:
  Willingness to obtain pesticide applicator license (Core and Category 10) in South Carolina.
• Licenses:
  Driver's License Class D normal

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

Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.

No budget responsibilities.

• Stand for prolonged periods
• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged periods
• Walk or move about
• Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
• Ascend or descend (stairs, ladder)
• Position self to accomplish task (stoop, kneel, crawl)
• Communicate, converse, give direction
• Recognize or inspect visually
• Move, transport, raise or lower
• Extend hands or arms in any direction
• Use taste or smell to detect odors
• Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

• Exposure to heat or cold
• Exposure to dust/fumes
• Wet or humid conditions
• Noise, vibration
• Mechanical, chemical, electrical hazards
• Overnight travel
• Exposure to bio-hazards

Standard

Hours:

37.5

Anticipated Salary Range: $52,100 - $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.

JOB LOCATION:

Edisto, SC

Final date to receive applications: 31 October 2025

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
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 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.

EDUCATION:

This role is based at Edisto Research & Education Center and is with Clemson University.