Ag/Animal Assistant II

CLEMU Clemson University; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Florence, SC is seeking a Time-Limited (TLP) Staff member to assist researchers at the Pee Dee REC with field, greenhouse, and lab duties. The role supports ongoing agricultural research projects and other duties as assigned.

The position involves assisting with field collection, greenhouse tasks, and laboratory analyses, with a standard 40-hour work week and an application deadline of October 18, 2026.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and experience in agricultural research or animal care.
• Associate degree in animal health technology or a discipline related to agriculture may be substituted for the required work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist researchers with field, greenhouse, and lab responsibilities.
• Assist with field and laboratory collection of plant and soil samples/research data.
• Assist with planting, fertilizing, spraying, and harvesting of research plots.
• Perform greenhouse duties such as potting, watering, and measuring.
• Perform laboratory analysis of research samples.

Skills

Experience in agricultural research

Education

Associate degree in animal health technology or agriculture-related discipline

High school diploma

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Assist researchers with ongoing projects at Pee Dee REC to include field, greenhouse, and lab responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES

• 50% - Assist with field and laboratory collection of plant and soil samples/research data in a timely and accurate manner.
• 20% - Assist with planting, fertilizing, spraying, and harvesting of research plots.
• 15% - Perform assigned greenhouse duties such as potting, watering, and measuring in an accurate manner.
• 15% - Perform laboratory analysis of research samples in an accurate and safe manner.

JOB CODE

LA15

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Time-Limited (TLP) Staff

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A high school diploma and experience in agricultural research or animal care that is directly related to the area of employment.
• An associate degree in animal health technology or a discipline related to agriculture may be substituted for the required work experience.

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

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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• 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 50 lbs or more: %
• Extends hands or arms in any direction: %
• Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: %

WORKING CONDITIONS

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WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hours: 40

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range $13 per hour - $16.20 per 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 and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION

Florence, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

October 18, 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.

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.