Agricultural/Animal Associate I - Coastal REC, Charleston, SC at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina

Job Description:

Clemson University



Job ID:108817

Location:REC/Coastal

Full/Part Time:Part-Time

Regular/Temporary:Temporary

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists Vegetable Weed Control lab with research trials, specifically with IR-4 support trials for Sulfentrazon crop safety studies in peppers. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

70% - Non-Essential - Research support:
Assists with set up and maintenance of field experiments with minimal assistance from lab manager and crew. Collects and enters data.

15% - Essential - Administrative support:
Assists with ordering laboratory, greenhouse, field supplies and equipment as needed and assessing inventory of research supplies. Submits paperwork required for ordering.

10% - Essential - Strategic planning:
Follows schedules for activities and projects. Sets priorities in order to avoid backlog. Sets short-term goals to support long-range plans.

5% - Essential - Safety management:
Follows all required safety protocols. Checks lab safety maintenance records. Assists with maintaining up-to-date chemical inventories. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Bachelor's Degree - Animal husbandry, agriculture or a related field and experience in agricultural research or animal care that is directly related to the area of employment. Work experience in animal care or agricultural research may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
Work Exp 1+ years

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Bachelor's Degree - Biology or related field

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 - Bachelor's Degree - Biology or related field

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to heat or cold
Exposure to dust/fumes
Wet or humid
Vibration
Mechanical hazards
Chemical hazards
Burn hazards
Overnight Travel

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hrs: 28

JOB LOCATION:

Charleston, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

April 29, 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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