Agriculture Assistant

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Agriculture Assistant position at Clemson University in Florence, SC, is a temporary (TMP) staff role, full time. It supports the Cotton Genetics and Brassica Oil Seed Crops program with field, greenhouse, and lab tasks and other duties as assigned.

The position involves greenhouse care, data analysis assistance, chemical management, planting and harvest activities, and laboratory work following safety protocols. Standard schedule is 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned greenhouse duties such as potting, watering, and measuring accurately.
• Assist staff in data analysis and chemical management.
• Assist with planting, fertilizing, spraying, sampling, and harvesting of research plots.
• Perform laboratory analysis of research samples following the protocols and the proper safety manuals.

Skills

Greenhouse duties

Data analysis support

Chemical management support

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Agriculture Assistant

Full Time

JR-10827

JOB SUMMARY

Assist Senior Research Scientist in the Cotton Genetics and Brassica Oil Seed Crops program with ongoing projects at Pee Dee REC to include field, greenhouse, and lab responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES

• Perform assigned greenhouse duties such as potting, watering, and measuring accurately.
• Assist staff in data analysis and chemical management.
• Assist with planting, fertilizing, spraying, sampling, and harvesting of research plots.
• Perform laboratory analysis of research samples following the protocols and the proper safety manuals.

JOB CODE

LA10

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Temporary (TMP) Staff (Fixed Term)

Minimum Requirements

A high school diploma.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

SUPERVISIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 80%
• Position self to accomplish task (stoop, kneel, crawl): 10%
• Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 10%
• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 15%
• Stand for Prolonged Period: 10%

WORKING CONDITIONS

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

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hours:
37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range

$13 per hour - $15 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 9, 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.