Research Assistant - Lab Tech

Use of a personal vehicle will be required for this position.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors.

Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by November 19, 2026.

Department CAS Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences

Anticipated Hiring Range $41,000

Location of Vacancy Georgetown, SC

Part/Full Time Full Time

Hours per Week 37.5

• Standard schedule is Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with one hour for lunch.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. Specifics will be discussed with Supervisor.

Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis 12 months

Job Search Category Other Professional

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and no prior work experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.

• Driver’s license.

• Experience in a field lab setting, including work with instrumentation and coastal invertebrates.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and effectively problem solve.
• Ability to analyze biological and environmental data and clearly communicate scientific interpretations.
• Ability to work independently and maintain effective working relationship with others.
• Ability to work in coastal field environments.

• Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below
• The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
• South Carolina Retirement
• South Carolina Retirement Yes
• State Insurance Programs
• State Insurance Programs Yes
• Annual Leave
• Annual Leave Yes
• Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Yes

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