Lab Specialist I - Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina

Job Description:

Clemson University



Job ID:108818

Location:Clemson University

Full/Part Time:Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:Temporary - Grant

JOB SUMMARY:

This Lab Technician will conduct plant maintenance, data collection in the field, greenhouse and laboratory, data entry, and general lab maintenance. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

65% - Essential - Performs field, greenhouse and laboratory procedures. This includes cultivating, maintaining and phenotyping plants, conducting controlled crosses, collecting and identifying pollinators, and DNA extraction.

20% - Essential - Enters and curates datasets, manages and updates project protocols. Enters numerical data collected from experiments into Excel spreadsheets. Curates datasets and metadata associated with data sets. Writes, maintains, and updates research protocols.

10% - Essential - Teaches and supervises students in lab procedures and data entry.

5% - Essential - Maintains a clean and safe lab and greenhouse spaces. Includes maintaining chemical inventory.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - High School or Equivalent

Work Experience 1+ years in a clinical or research laboratory setting, in a health care setting or in a general maintenance or machine shop environment. A bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline may be substituted for the required work experience.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education - 1st Bachelor's Degree - Biology or related field

Previous experience in a research lab setting, specifically experience with field and greenhouse work. DNA extractions and PCR.

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:

Education - 1st Bachelor's Degree - Biology or related field

Previous experience in a research lab setting, specifically experience with field and greenhouse work. DNA extractions and PCR.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

50% - Exposure to heat or cold
50% - Wet or humid
20% - Chemical hazards
25% - Overnight Travel

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hrs: 37.5

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

July 2, 2024

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.

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