Technician

About the role

Directs large, complex research projects in a clinical or research setting. Located in Clemson, SC.

Responsibilities

• Support outreach and extension workshops hosted by the Pulse Quality & Nutritional Breeding Program by assisting with laboratory demonstrations and engaging with local high school students in educational activities aligned with Clemson University's land-grant mission (10%).
• Receive and process field-derived samples; perform wet chemistry extraction per lab protocols; operate lab instrumentation; maintain equipment via cleaning, calibration, preventative maintenance; adhere to safety and regulatory compliance (50%).
• Record and maintain organized lab records; report nutritional data; compile data summaries for PI; use Microsoft Excel to organize, analyze, present data; interact with research personnel; follow data management/backup procedures (25%).
• Support field work as needed by Field manager (15%).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field similar to the assigned area of research.
• Advanced journey-level work experience in a clinical or research setting.
• Physical requirements: recognize/inspect visually (10%); communicate/converse/give direction/express oneself (20%); position self to accomplish task (stoop, kneel, crawl) (5%); ascend/descend (stairs, ladder) (5%); walk/move about (20%); sit (stationary) prolonged (20%); stand prolonged (20%).
• Working conditions: exposure to chemical hazards (50%); noise (50%).

Skills

• Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures; ability to apply in varied situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data organization, analysis, and presentation.
• Ability to compile data summaries and report nutritional data clearly.
• Professional interaction with research personnel to clarify data reporting needs.
• Adherence to data management and backup procedures for integrity and retention.

Pay

Expected salary range: $50,000 – $60,000; salary dependent on experience, knowledge, skills, and performance per Clemson compensation guidelines.

Schedule

Standard work schedule: 37.5 hours per week.