Biological Technicians

About the role

Biological technicians will assist in field capture and monitoring of white-tailed deer near Aiken, South Carolina. Work will take place outdoors in a remote setting in a team environment, with additional wildlife monitoring tasks as assigned related to the project. Job location: Clemson, SC.

Job Code: LE85. Employee Type: Temporary (TMP) Staff (Fixed Term). Application Deadline: October 5, 2026.

Responsibilities

• 5% - Vehicle and equipment maintenance: Responsible for upkeep and reporting maintenance issues with vehicles, both belonging to Clemson and those borrowed or utilized by other partners.
• 65% - Deer capture and monitoring: Use devices that sedated and restrain deer for capture and placement of tracking devices. Subsequently track animals in a field setting and collect vegetation measurements at sites in addition to other field measurements.
• 15% - Coyote, wild pig and other wildlife species monitoring: Participate in the capture of other wild animals, both in context of animal handling and use of passive monitoring devices like camera traps. Employees will be responsible for checking devices, downloading data, and recording date using precise record keeping.
• 15% - Data recording and validation: Development and use of data sheets and software interfaces for entering data and cross-validating records.

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.

Requirements

A high school diploma.

Military Equivalency: Clemson University allows educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions; applicants must meet minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate veteran status by uploading a DD-214.

Pay

Expected Salary Range: $20,000 - $24,000.

Schedule

Standard Hours: 37.5 per week.