Agricultr/Animal Associate II

Clemson University; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Florence, SC seeks a qualified professional to plan and conduct complex agricultural research projects or direct the operations of a laboratory animal facility.

The role emphasizes equipment maintenance, irrigation management, and crop research, with duties spanning field prep, planting, fertilization, cultivation, spraying, harvesting, and data collection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in animal husbandry, agriculture or related field.
• Work experience directly related to the area may substitute for the degree.

Responsibilities

• 20% - Equipment maintenance: operates and maintains agricultural equipment and calibrates as needed.
• 30% - Irrigation management: assists with programming and operating pivots and coordination among users.
• 50% - Crop research: assists with field prep, planting, fertilization, cultivation, spraying, harvesting, and data collection.

Skills

Working knowledge

Laboratory operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in animal husbandry or agriculture

Job description

Job Summary

Plans and conducts the more complex agricultural research projects or directs the operations of a laboratory animal facility.

Job Duties

• 20% - Equipment Maintenance: Operates and maintains agricultural equipment used in experimental projects and rotational crops. Assists with calibration and makes minor repairs on equipment. Maintains equipment in clean/optimal condition.
• 30% - Irrigation Management: Assist Farm Manager with programming, moving, and operating irrigation pivots and laterals and coordination/communication among users to meet the needs of faculty research projects.
• 50% - Crop Research: Assists with experimental projects and revenue crops through field preparation, planting, fertilization, cultivation, spraying, harvesting, and data collection. Monitors ongoing experiments and revenue crops to determine need for pest and weed control, takes proactive measures to ensure health of crop, and communicates with project leaders to maintain viability of research projects.

Job Code

LA25

Employee Type

Regular FTE Staff

Minimum Requirements

A bachelor's degree in 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.

Responsibilities

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

Budgetary Responsibilities

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for Prolonged Period: 20%
• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 15%
• Walk or move about: 15%
• Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 20%
• Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): 20%
• Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): 15%
• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 35%
• Recognize or inspect visually: 20%
• Move, transport, raise or lower 50 lbs or more: 20%

Working Conditions

• Exposure to heat or cold: 20%
• Exposure to dust/fumes: 20%
• Wet and/or humid: 10%
• Noise: 20%
• Vibration: 15%
• Mechanical hazards: 20%
• Chemical hazards: 15%

Work Schedule

Standard Hours: 37.5

Compensation Information

Expected Salary Range

43,000 - 53,000

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 compensation guidelines.

Essential Personnel Level

Emergency Response - In the event of an emergency closure or modified operations, this position is required to respond in order to provide the University's initial response to the emergency situation, including the execution of mission essential functions. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on call.

JOB LOCATION

Florence, SC

Application Deadline

September 25, 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

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 [e-mail] 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.