Lab Assistant - Department Of Biological Sciences

JOB SUMMARY:

Two positions available

Assist lab staff and graduate students with local (near-campus) fieldwork, including plant and soil measurements and installation and maintenance of environmental sensors. The person hired will also be involved in a variety of laboratory activities related to plant growth trials, plant tissue digestions, biomass analysis, and data entry. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

50% - Essential - Measure plant shape and environmental parameters in local forests
30% - Essential - Dry, grind, and weigh plant tissues in the lab

10% - Essential - Data entry
10% - Essential - Assist graduate students with laboratory tasks such as fertilizing and watering plants

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - High School or Equivalent

Work Experience 1+ years in related health care setting or in a clinical or research laboratory setting; or 12 semester hours of academic training in biology and/or chemistry; or registration as a Certified Laboratory Assistant by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or an equivalent registry; or successful completion of a formal program of instruction for laboratory assistants at a hospital or academic institution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental 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 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
Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
Recognize or inspect visually
Extends hands or arms in any direction
Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

10% - Exposure to heat or cold
10% - Wet and or humid

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5

Anticipated dates of assignment: 05/06/24 through 08/05/24

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range: $12.02 - $16.00/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 directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

April 28, 2024

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.