Teaching Lab & Greenhouse Specialist II

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Clemson, SC is seeking a Lab Specialist II to provide technical direction for teaching laboratories in the Department of Biological Sciences. You will support greenhouse operations, assist with new experiments, and ensure safe, accurate lab setups for thousands of students each semester.

The role involves training student workers, maintaining chemical inventories, and helping faculty develop and implement lab procedures with proper safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and journey-level technical experience in a related laboratory setting.
• Ability to independently prepare teaching lab materials and maintain equipment.
• Familiarity with safety and waste disposal procedures in a teaching lab.

Responsibilities

• Greenhouse and plant teaching support including propagation, maintenance and environmental controls.
• Training and supervising temporary staff and student workers in the lab.
• Prepare and maintain equipment, materials, and supplies for teaching labs supporting thousands of students.
• Independently prepare and break down multiple teaching labs, including solutions, media and gels.

Skills

Technical lab experience

Supervisory experience (studentWorkers

Safety procedures

Laboratory equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Spectrophotometry

Nucleic acid manipulations

Microscopy

Electrophoresis gels

Job description

Clemson University in Clemson, SC is seeking a Lab Specialist II to provide technical direction for teaching laboratories in the Department of Biological Sciences. You will support greenhouse operations, assist with new experiments, and ensure safe, accurate lab setups for thousands of students each semester.

The role involves training student workers, maintaining chemical inventories, and helping faculty develop and implement lab procedures with proper safety practices.