Job Description

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

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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?

JOB SUMMARY:

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Assist in establishing field and greenhouse experiments, and collecting data on floral traits, pollinators, and plant reproduction. Process samples, enter data, curate datasets, and conduct routine plant care. The majority of work will be in a group setting with students and a postdoctoral researcher. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

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45% - Essential - Conduct research related to ongoing projects including pollinator-mediated experimental evolution of floral signaling traits in the greenhouse and establish new projects on seasonal variation in pollinator-mediated selection in the field. The research will involve processing plant samples using reflectance spectrophotometry and light microscopy, conducting controlled hand-pollinations, collecting, pinning, and identifying insects to genus level, and scoring fruit set and seed set. The research development of new projects will involve critical thinking and troubleshooting.



20% - Essential - Organize large phenotypic, fitness, and pollinator community datasets using excel, and analyze and visualize data using R statistical software. Expertise with specific R packages (ggplot2, pavo) would be ideal



15% - Essential - Cultivate plants from seed, properly label each plant and track parentage, water, fertilize and maintain plants, and monitor for pests



10% - Essential - Train and advise undergraduate researchers in the greenhouse and lab to ensure proper use of technical equipment (e.g., spectrometers, microscopes, balances).



10% - Essential - Maintain lab safety protocols, keep chemical stock lists up-to-date, and maintain cleanliness of lab environments (greenhouse and wet lab).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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Education - High School or Equivalent and work experience in a clinical or research laboratory setting, in a health care setting or in a general maintenance or machine shop environment. A bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline may be substituted for the required work experience.


Work Experience 0+ years

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

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Education - Bachelor's Degree - Ecology, evolution, or plant biology


Work Experience 1+ years with plant maintenance, plant reproductive biology, microscopy, excel, R coding.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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JOB KNOWLEDGE

Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations



SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.



BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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20% - Stand for prolonged period

15% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period

05% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc

20% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)

75% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

75% - Recognize or inspect visually

75% - Extends hands or arms in any direction

75% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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25% - Exposure to heat or cold

WORK SCHEDULE:

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Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

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Anticipated Salary Range: $31,800 - $37,230



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

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Normal Operations



Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

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Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

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December 18, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

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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 is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.



To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

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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.