Research Technician

JOB SUMMARY:

The research technician will assist with field data collection on a project studying American Shad migrations and passage success on the Cape Fear River NC The research technician will work with agency and university collaborators in the field to collect tag and acoustically monitor adult American Shad during the spring upriver spawning migration March April Following this the research technician will assist with a larval fish pilot study from May June Goals of the pilot study will be to determine the best gears locations and times to collect larval American Shad across the Cape Fear River Other duties as assigned

JOB DUTIES:

10% - Assist with managing GIS database and recording information, and other duties as assigned.

70% - Assist in field sampling by digging crayfish burrows, seining and dip netting to collect aquatic organisms and use of additional sampling methods appropriate for crayfish habits. Record habitat data including hydrology, substrate, water quality parameters, vegetation types, and other ecological parameters.

10% - Map and navigate to historical and contemporary sites.

10% - Assist with identifying, preserving, and cataloging specimens in the lab.

JOB CODE:

ED60

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Time-Limited (TLP) Staff

Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in a related field and work experience directly related to the assigned research area; or a high school diploma and advanced journey-level work experience in a clinical or research setting.

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:

Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: %
Extends hands or arms in any direction: %
Move, transport, raise or lower 30lbs or less: %
Recognize or inspect visually: %
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: %
Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): %
Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): %
Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: %
Walk or move about: %
Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: %
Stand for Prolonged Period: %

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Overnight travel: %
Wet and/or humid: %
Exposure to heat or cold: %

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:

37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

22.00 - 22.00

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 11, 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.