Agriculture​/Animal Associate II

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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.

• Education - Bachelor's Degree in Animal husbandry, agriculture or a related field and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment. Work experience that is directly related to the area of employment may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Work Experience - 1+ years experience with operating agricultural equipment (tractors, sprayers, planters, etc.). Work independently and in a team setting. Attention to detail and pro-active.

• Education - Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy/Horticulture or other ag-related field
• Licenses - Drivers License Class D normal < 26,000
• Certifications - Pesticide Applicator License

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

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

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
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 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 in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.

Barnwell, SC

February 26, 2026

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