Agriculture Assistant II

Job Summary

Assist State Cotton Specialist with ongoing projects at Pee Dee REC to include field, greenhouse, and lab responsibilities.

Job Duties

• 40% - Assist with field and laboratory collection of plant and soil samples/research data in a timely and accurate manner.
• 40% - Assist with planting, fertilizing, spraying, and harvesting of research plots.
• 10% - Perform laboratory analysis of research samples in an accurate and safe manner. Gin cotton samples and assist with seed collection and storage.
• 10% - Perform assigned greenhouse duties such as potting, watering, and measuring in an accurate manner.

Minimum 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.

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

• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 80%
• Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): 10%
• Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 10%
• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 15%
• Stand for Prolonged Period: 10%

Working Conditions

• Chemical hazards: 15%
• Mechanical hazards: 15%
• Vibration: 10%
• Noise: 10%
• Wet and/or humid: 15%
• Exposure to dust/fumes: 15%
• Exposure to heat or cold: 15%

Work Schedule

Standard Hours: 37.5

Compensation Information

Expected Salary Range $15.00/hour - $17.00/hour. 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

Florence, SC

Application Deadline

September 25, 2026