Asian Longhorned Beetle Technician

Asian Long horned Beetle Technician – Clemson University

Join Clemson University’s Asian Long horned Beetle Research Program to support laboratory and field research projects, assist graduate students, and contribute to research endeavors led by USDA APHIS.

• Manage and analyze data, compile spreadsheets, and prepare reports and publications (40%).
• Assist the research team with the acquisition of data on Asian long horned beetle biology, ecology, and management—including collecting trees, dissecting wood, and preserving specimens (30%).
• Participate in field data collection to determine the ecological impact of the ALB, including measuring tree dimensions and recording species information (30% — non-essential).

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, wildlife management, or a related technical field.
• At least 2 years of field and bench experience with invasive woodborer pests.

• Master’s degree in Forestry or Entomology.
• Driver’s License Class D (normal) with a valid record and less than 26,000 miles per year.
• At least 3 years of field and bench experience with invasive woodborer pests.

• Stand, sit, walk, and move about for prolonged periods.
• Use hands or feet to operate machinery or equipment.
• Ascend or descend stairs or ladders, and position self to accomplish tasks (stoop, kneel, crawl).
• Communicate, converse, give direction, and express oneself.
• Recognize or inspect visually; move, transport, raise or lower objects.
• Extend hands or arms in any direction; perceive and observe with clarity of vision.

• Exposure to heat or cold.
• Wet or humid environments.
• Noise.
• Mechanical hazards.
• Overnight travel.

Work Schedule:

Standard Hours, 37.5 hours per week.

Compensation:
Anticipated hourly rate of $19.50. Salary depends on experience, skills, and performance per Clemson's guidelines.

Job Location:

Clemson, SC.

Final date to receive applications: 15 January 2026.

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.