Research Assistant

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of manual or semiskilled farming tasks according to the specific instructions of research workers.

JOB DUTIES:

25% - Measure colony diameters on fungicide amended media

25% - Clean dishes and restock supplies

25% - Transfer mycelial plugs to test media

25% - provide students and staff with media in petri dishes used to grow and test fungal isolates

25% - provide students and staff with media in petri dishes used to grow and test fungal isolates

25% - Transfer mycelial plugs to test media

25% - Clean dishes and restock supplies

25% - Measure colony diameters on fungicide amended media

JOB CODE:

LA05

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Time-Limited (TLP) Staff

Minimum Requirements:

There are no minimum training or experience requirements for this class.

Preferred Requirements:

XX

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

Fiscal Responsibilities: Fiscal responsibilities for the department's budget, including but not limited to, financial planning and managing fund allocation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Extends hands or arms in any direction: 5%
Walk or move about: 5%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Chemical hazards: 25%

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:

37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

$24,000.00 - $30,000.00

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:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

August 7, 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.