Agriculture Research Assistant — Field, Greenhouse & Lab

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 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.