Field Technician

CLEMU Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Clemson, SC is seeking a field technician to maintain and calibrate GreenFeed units and assist post-docs and graduate students with data collection.

The role involves assisting with gas emission and pasture sampling, led by postdocs and graduate students, as well as coordinating, leading, and communicating tasks across groups to collect and analyze data and meet project deadlines.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field and advanced journey-level work experience in a clinical or research setting.
• Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.
• Not responsible for supervising employees.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and calibrate the GreenFeed units and assist the post-doc and graduate students with data collection.
• Assist with gas emission and pasture sampling led by postdocs and graduate students.
• Coordinate, lead, and communicate tasks/results across groups; collect and analyze data; and meet the deadlines as required by the project.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The field technician will maintain and calibrate the GreenFeed units and assist the post-doc and graduate students with data collection.

JOB DUTIES

50% - The filed technician will maintain and calibrate the GreenFeed units and assist the post-doc and graduate students with data collection 25% - Assist with gas emission and pasture sampling led by postdocs and graduate students. 25% - Coordinate, lead, and communicate tasks/results across groups; collect and analyze data; and meet the deadlines as required by the project.

JOB CODE

ED65

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Time-Limited (TLP) Staff

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A bachelor's degree in a related field similar to the assigned area of research and advanced journey-level work experience in a clinical or research setting.

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

• Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: %
• Extends hands or arms in any direction: %
• Move, transport, raise or lower 30lbs or less: %
• Recognize or inspect visually: %
• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: %
• Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): %
• Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): %
• Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: %
• Walk or move about: %
• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: %
• Stand for Prolonged Period: %

WORKING CONDITIONS

None: %

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range 50000 - 54000 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

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

October 2, 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. Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call? One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond. So,... are you ready?