Laboratory Aide

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Clemson University in Anderson, SC invites applications for a Laboratory Aide (Part-Time) to support postdocs and graduate students by performing routine, non-technical tasks, assisting with experiments on water and wastewater treatment, and maintaining lab space.

The role includes measuring water quality parameters, cleaning, organizing glassware, and other duties as assigned. This is a Temporary Grant (TGP) staff appointment with minimal prerequisites.

Qualifications

• No minimum training or experience required.
• Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply.
• Not responsible for supervising employees.
• No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

Responsibilities

• Assist Postdoc and graduate students in setting up and performing experiments on water treatment processes.
• Maintain order and cleanliness of laboratory space, wash dishes, organize glassware.
• Measure water quality parameters such as COD, total solids, suspended solids, volatile fatty acids.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Laboratory Aide

Part Time

JR-10998

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs routine non-technical tasks to support the work of technical and professional laboratory staff. The Laboratory Aide will help a postdoc and graduate students perform experiments for water and wastewater treatment processes, measure water quality, maintain and upkeep the lab space, and other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

• 30% - Assist Postdoc and graduate students in setting up and performing experiments on water treatment processes and wastewater treatment processes.


• 30% - Maintain order and cleanliness of laboratory space, wash dishes, organize glassware, etc.


• 30% - Measure water quality parameters such as chemical oxygen demand (COD), total solids, suspended solids, volatile fatty acids, etc.


• 10% - Other duties as assigned.

JOB CODE:

ED17

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Temporary Grant (TGP) Staff

Minimum Requirements:

There are no minimum training or experience requirements for this class.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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:

Stand for Prolonged Period: 20% Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: 100% Recognize or inspect visually: 80% Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 100% Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 50% Walk or move about: 100%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mechanical hazards: 40% Chemical hazards: 80% Electrical hazards: 20%

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 15

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

$13/hr - $13/hr

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:

Anderson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

November 20, 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.