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Location : Florence County, SC
Job Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Job Number: 108710
Agency: Clemson University
Opening Date: 03/27/2024
Closing Date: 4/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: LA2500
Position Number:: 108710
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 5
Opening Date: 03/27/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please apply through the following link:https://jobs.clemson.edu/psc/ps/JOBS/EXT/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=108710&PostingSeq=1
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
Organize and manage field and greenhouse research activities. Coordinate routine activities associated with plant and soil sampling, processing, and analysis. Manage seed inventory. Train and oversee temporary field labor as needed. Other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES:
40% - Essential - Data collection and entry: The Research Technician is responsible for coordinating the collection of data for each research experiment. Essential tasks include small plot-level trait observations, plot measurements, field data entry, computational data processing, and data dissemination to project personnel. Primary field activities will be working hands-on, directly with plant and soil tissue samples; these tasks include collecting, processing, and analyzing high numbers of different tissue samples. It will be a role of the Research Technician to prioritize individual tasks under the overall direction of the supervisor.
30% - Essential - Seed Inventory Management: The Research Technician will be responsible for overseeing seed collection, processing, inventory, and storage for the Cereal Grains Breeding & Genetics Program, including using supporting software such as BarTender and inventory database systems.
10% - Essential - Field Maintenance: The Research Technician will be responsible for identifying problems in the field (pest, disease, mechanical, etc.) and resolving them. Essential tasks include cultivating and planting of research trials, administering fertilizers and chemicals to fields, harvesting research trials, and post-harvest processing and analysis of plant tissues.
10% - Essential - Field labor supervision: The Research Technician will be expected to train and oversee temporary labor workers performing fieldwork or related tasks including but not limited to planting, field cultivation, harvest, seed processing, seed inventory, and data analysis. Cooperate with graduate students and visiting scientists to conduct field research trials, post-harvest handling, and compositional analysis.
10% - Essential - Field equipment, laboratory and greenhouse maintenance: The Research Technician is responsible for organization, maintenance, and cleaning of field research facilities, including the field lab, greenhouse, and any equipment within these areas.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education - 1st Bachelor's Degree - Animal husbandry, agriculture or a related field and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment. Work experience that is directly related to the area of employment may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
Work Experience 2+ years
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Licenses - Drivers License Class D normal < 26,000
Additional Comments
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.
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
Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
Recognize or inspect visually
Move, transport, raise or lower
Extends hands or arms in any direction
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to heat or cold
Exposure to dust/fumes
Wet or humid
Noise
Vibration
Mechanical hazards
Chemical hazards
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hours: 37.5
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Expected Salary Range ($37,900.00 - $55,000)
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
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL
Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.
JOB LOCATION:
Florence, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
April, 8 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 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.
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.
Location : Florence County, SC
Job Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Job Number: 108710
Agency: Clemson University
Opening Date: 03/27/2024
Closing Date: 4/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: LA2500
Position Number:: 108710
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 5
Opening Date: 03/27/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please apply through the following link:https://jobs.clemson.edu/psc/ps/JOBS/EXT/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=108710&PostingSeq=1
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
Organize and manage field and greenhouse research activities. Coordinate routine activities associated with plant and soil sampling, processing, and analysis. Manage seed inventory. Train and oversee temporary field labor as needed. Other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES:
40% - Essential - Data collection and entry: The Research Technician is responsible for coordinating the collection of data for each research experiment. Essential tasks include small plot-level trait observations, plot measurements, field data entry, computational data processing, and data dissemination to project personnel. Primary field activities will be working hands-on, directly with plant and soil tissue samples; these tasks include collecting, processing, and analyzing high numbers of different tissue samples. It will be a role of the Research Technician to prioritize individual tasks under the overall direction of the supervisor.
30% - Essential - Seed Inventory Management: The Research Technician will be responsible for overseeing seed collection, processing, inventory, and storage for the Cereal Grains Breeding & Genetics Program, including using supporting software such as BarTender and inventory database systems.
10% - Essential - Field Maintenance: The Research Technician will be responsible for identifying problems in the field (pest, disease, mechanical, etc.) and resolving them. Essential tasks include cultivating and planting of research trials, administering fertilizers and chemicals to fields, harvesting research trials, and post-harvest processing and analysis of plant tissues.
10% - Essential - Field labor supervision: The Research Technician will be expected to train and oversee temporary labor workers performing fieldwork or related tasks including but not limited to planting, field cultivation, harvest, seed processing, seed inventory, and data analysis. Cooperate with graduate students and visiting scientists to conduct field research trials, post-harvest handling, and compositional analysis.
10% - Essential - Field equipment, laboratory and greenhouse maintenance: The Research Technician is responsible for organization, maintenance, and cleaning of field research facilities, including the field lab, greenhouse, and any equipment within these areas.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education - 1st Bachelor's Degree - Animal husbandry, agriculture or a related field and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment. Work experience that is directly related to the area of employment may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
Work Experience 2+ years
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Licenses - Drivers License Class D normal < 26,000
Additional Comments
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.
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
Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
Recognize or inspect visually
Move, transport, raise or lower
Extends hands or arms in any direction
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to heat or cold
Exposure to dust/fumes
Wet or humid
Noise
Vibration
Mechanical hazards
Chemical hazards
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hours: 37.5
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Expected Salary Range ($37,900.00 - $55,000)
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
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL
Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.
JOB LOCATION:
Florence, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
April, 8 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 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.
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.
