Soil Nutrient Lab & Field Data Technician

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in South Carolina is seeking a Soil Fertility Technician to support the soil chemistry lab with assays, data analysis, and reporting. The role involves assisting students and staff, maintaining instruments, and helping organize field workshops.

Primary duties include field campaigns, data collection, and preparing biomass and soil samples for nutrient analyses. This is a full-time, time-limited position located in Blackville, SC with salary range 45k–55k depending on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field.
• Experience with lab assays and data analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist undergraduate and graduate students and field staff in tasks/activities.
• Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment; keep work areas clean and safe.
• Assist in setting up extension/research workshops and field events.
• Assist in field campaigns and accurately collect, record and maintain data from experiments.
• Collect, process, and analyze soil, seed, and plant biomass samples for various nutrient analyses.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Clemson University in South Carolina is seeking a Soil Fertility Technician to support the soil chemistry lab with assays, data analysis, and reporting. The role involves assisting students and staff, maintaining instruments, and helping organize field workshops.

Primary duties include field campaigns, data collection, and preparing biomass and soil samples for nutrient analyses. This is a full-time, time-limited position located in Blackville, SC with salary range 45k–55k depending on