Agriculture Assistant

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist Senior Research Scientist in the Cotton Genetics and Brassica Oil Seed Crops program with ongoing projects at Pee Dee REC to include field, greenhouse, and lab responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

15% - Perform assigned greenhouse duties such as potting, watering, and measuring accurately.

20% - Assist staff in data analysis and chemical management.

50% - Assist with planting, fertilizing, spraying, sampling, and harvesting of research plots

15% - Perform laboratory analysis of research samples following the protocols and the proper safety manuals.

JOB CODE:

LA10

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Temporary (TMP) Staff (Fixed Term)

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 80%
Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): 10%
Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 10%
Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 15%
Stand for Prolonged Period: 10%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Chemical hazards: 15%
Mechanical hazards: 15%
Vibration: 10%
Noise: 10%
Wet and/or humid: 15%
Exposure to dust/fumes: 15%
Exposure to heat or cold: 15%

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:

37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

$13 per hour - $15 per hour

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 PERSONNEL LEVEL:

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Florence, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

October 9, 2026

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 provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [email protected] with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.