Ag/Animal Assistant II

About the role

Assist researchers with ongoing projects at Pee Dee REC to include field, greenhouse, and lab responsibilities. Other duties as assigned. Job Code LA15, Time-Limited (TLP) Staff. Located in Florence, SC. Application deadline October 18, 2026.

Responsibilities

• 50% - Assist with field and laboratory collection of plant and soil samples/research data in a timely and accurate manner.
• 20% - Assist with planting, fertilizing, spraying, and harvesting of research plots.
• 15% - Perform assigned greenhouse duties such as potting, watering, and measuring in an accurate manner.
• 15% - Perform laboratory analysis of research samples in an accurate and safe manner.
• Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.
• Not responsible for supervising employees.
• No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.
• Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives; not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

Requirements

A high school diploma and experience in agricultural research or animal care that is directly related to the area of employment. An associate degree in animal health technology or a discipline related to agriculture may be substituted for the required work experience.

Benefits

• Clemson University allows educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
• South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions (requires honorable discharge and submission of DD-214).

Pay

Expected salary range: $13 per hour – $16.20 per hour (dependent on experience, knowledge, skills, and performance per Clemson compensation guidelines).

Schedule

Standard work schedule: 40 hours per week.