Climate-Smart Lab Technician - Florence, SC
Job Description
In support of the USDA-funded project Building Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities in South Carolina, the Lab Technician will serve on the multi-disciplinary team assisting in the monitoring of soil carbon stocks and greenhouse gas fluxes in the cropping systems of South Carolina. Other duties as assigned. The position is based at the Pee Dee Research and Education Center in Florence, SC.
JOB DUTIES:
60% - Essential - Lead the processing and carbon/nitrogen analysis of soil and plant samples. Communicate tasks/results across groups; collect and analyze data.
30% - Essential - Assist in characterizing soil health indicators.
10% - Essential - Assist other team members measuring greenhouse gas emissions in farmers' field.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education - Bachelor's Degree - Ecology, Soil Science, Agriculture Sciences, or related disciplines
Licenses - Drivers License Class D normal < 26,000
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Education - Master's Degree - Ecology, Soil Science, Agriculture Sciences, or related disciplines
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
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
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
WORKING CONDITIONS:
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hrs: 37.5; Anticipated Hiring Range: $49,000 - $55,000
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
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
February 20, 2023
MILITARY AND VETERAN:
MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu 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. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.