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Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 152307
Agency: South Carolina State University
Division: Office of 1890 Research & Extension Programs
Opening Date: 07/13/2023
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: To apply please send your resume to psahumanresources@sc.edu
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: UG83
Position Number:: P999
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 5
Opening Date: 07/13/2023
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
SC State University Public Service and Agriculture (1890 Research and Extension) is seeking to hire a Research Technician for the Climate-Smart Agriculture project. The Research Technician (RT) will be part of a multi-disciplinary research group consisting of post-doctoral fellows, graduate/undergraduate students, the Project Implementation Team (PIT), and SC State 1890 extension agents when required.
The Research Technicianwill work closely with the post-doctoral scientist(s) and assist with setting up experiments; collecting, maintaining, and analyzing data; collaborate with climate-smart extension agents, and coordinating graduate and undergraduate student work activities. Specific functions include measurement, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of soil carbon sequestration and emission and other greenhouse gases (CO2, CH4, and N2O) associated with conservation standard practices specified in the grant at selected farm locations across South Carolina and SC State Research and Demonstration Farm at Olar, SC.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Specific job description/duties
Skills/Abilities
Subject knowledge and oral/written communication skills to discuss and documentresearch progress. Ability to work independently, accurately and to problem solve technical and methodological issues that arise during the research. Ability to work in team setting and supervise undergraduate students
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in an agricultural/plant science field is preferred.
Qualifications: Education/Experience
BS or MS degree holder with experience and authority in the subject matter of the research project in question.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 152307
Agency: South Carolina State University
Division: Office of 1890 Research & Extension Programs
Opening Date: 07/13/2023
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: To apply please send your resume to psahumanresources@sc.edu
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: UG83
Position Number:: P999
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 5
Opening Date: 07/13/2023
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
SC State University Public Service and Agriculture (1890 Research and Extension) is seeking to hire a Research Technician for the Climate-Smart Agriculture project. The Research Technician (RT) will be part of a multi-disciplinary research group consisting of post-doctoral fellows, graduate/undergraduate students, the Project Implementation Team (PIT), and SC State 1890 extension agents when required.
The Research Technicianwill work closely with the post-doctoral scientist(s) and assist with setting up experiments; collecting, maintaining, and analyzing data; collaborate with climate-smart extension agents, and coordinating graduate and undergraduate student work activities. Specific functions include measurement, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of soil carbon sequestration and emission and other greenhouse gases (CO2, CH4, and N2O) associated with conservation standard practices specified in the grant at selected farm locations across South Carolina and SC State Research and Demonstration Farm at Olar, SC.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Specific job description/duties
- Applicants should be eager to work and be comfortable with both physical work in the field and indoor/laboratory conditions.
- Processing samples in the lab such as soil extractions, chemical analysis, plant grinding, and root washing as we develop the program.
- Assisting the research team and farm team with planting, harvesting, field maintenance, pesticide and disease management, seed inventory and other management practices.
- Plant maintenance in the field may involve some weekend/holiday responsibilities.
- Data analysis - entry of data into spreadsheets, data sorting, data processing
- Data reporting using spreadsheet, document, or presentation formats.
- Assisting with literature review and preparation of conferences and meeting documents for the student interns and Associate Research Scientist.
- Assist with preparing students to present at conferences/symposia.
Skills/Abilities
Subject knowledge and oral/written communication skills to discuss and documentresearch progress. Ability to work independently, accurately and to problem solve technical and methodological issues that arise during the research. Ability to work in team setting and supervise undergraduate students
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in an agricultural/plant science field is preferred.
Qualifications: Education/Experience
BS or MS degree holder with experience and authority in the subject matter of the research project in question.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
