Agricultural/Animal Associate II (NHS)

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Charleston, SC seeks an Agricultural/Animal Associate II (NHS) to plan and conduct advanced agricultural research projects and assist in managing the animal facility. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating field plots, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while maintaining equipment and farm operations.

You will lead by example, train new staff, operate farm vehicles and tools, and contribute to project design and execution from setup to harvest across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in animal husbandry, agriculture or a related field and related work experience.
• Lead by guiding others and performing supervisory duties.
• Ability to operate farm vehicles and equipment and perform maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain equipment and buildings using available tools.
• Record equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance, pesticide application and training.
• Coordinate with Researchers and Farm Manager on field plots: layout, setup, fertilization, harvest.
• Assist in selecting and training farm staff; provide leadership and supervision.
• Operate and coordinate farm vehicles and equipment for field prep, planting, maintenance, spraying, and harvest.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Record keeping

Equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in animal husbandry, agriculture or related field

Tools

Tools usage

Job description

Agricultural/Animal Associate II (NHS)

Full Time

JR-10623

JOB SUMMARY:

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

JOB DUTIES:

15% - Repairs and maintains equipment and buildings with available tools using safe, efficient and effective methods, Assists Farm Manager in the management and security needs of the Research Center. Other duties as assigned. 15% - Keeps records of equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance, pesticide application and personnel training. Assists Farm Manager in recording and maintaining field operations, farm and other maintenance records. 20% - Assists in coordination with Researchers team and Farm Manager with the establishment, maintenance and completion of research field plots. This is to include layout, setup, fertilization and maintenance regimes, harvest and field breakdown at the end of the project. Makes timely suggestions for field work design or improvements for farm operations to Farm Manager and Center Director. 20% - Assists the Farm Manager in the selection of summer, temporary and other farm staff. Provides training to new employees on tasks as well as maintenance training to farm employees. Acts as Lead by guiding the work of others who perform similar tasks. Performs supervisory duties as well as other essential duties of the Farm Manager in his absence. 30% - Operates and coordinates farm vehicles and equipment used in research field preparation, planting, fertilizing, maintaining, spraying, harvesting and breakdown of field at end of project. Operates hand, power and shop tools for maintenance of farm equipment and general ground maintenance. Performs annual, emergency and needed maintenance for farm equipment to include farm vehicles.

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 Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply 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:

Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: 70% Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors: 5% Extends hands or arms in any direction: 10% Move, transport, raise or lower 50 lbs or more: 5% Recognize or inspect visually: 10% Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 10% Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): 5% Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): 5% Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 25% Walk or move about: 45% Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 20% Stand for Prolonged Period: 5%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Electrical hazards: 10% Chemical hazards: 5% Mechanical hazards: 5% Vibration: 10% Noise: 10% Wet and/or humid: 30% Exposure to dust/fumes: 5% Exposure to heat or cold: 80%

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range $52,100.00 - $52,100.00

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:

Charleston, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

September 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 [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.