Soil Fertility Technician - Blackville, SC

To assist in soil chemistry lab to run various lab assays.
Conduct data analysis, prepare reports, write grant proposals and publications.
Other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES: 40% - Essential - Collect, process, and analyze soil, seed, and plant biomass samples for various nutrient analyses.
Additional soil health analyses will be carried on soil samples.
30% - Essential - Assist in field campaigns and accurately collect, record and maintain data from experiments.
Establish, maintain, and harvest field plots.
Take pictures and recording videos from the field plots.
10% - Essential - Assist in the set up for extension/research workshops and meetings, field days, and other field events.
10% - Essential - Maintains and calibrates equipment to ensure that it is in good operating condition.
Keeps work areas clean, safe, and productive.
Assist in organizing, maintaining clean and field labs.
10% - Essential - Assist undergraduate and graduate students and field staff in their tasks/activities.
Other duties as deemed necessary to support Nutrient Management Program.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree in a related field similar to the assigned area of research and advanced journey-level work experience in a clinical or research setting.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Education - 1st Master's Degree - Agriculture or related field Licenses - Drivers License Class D normal < 26,000 Highly motivated individual with good oral and written communication skills and strong interest in lab and data analysis.
Work independently and in a team setting.
Attention to detail and proactive.
RESPONSIBILITIES JOB KNOWLEDGE Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 35% - Stand for prolonged period 25% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period 5% - Walk or move about 10% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc 5% - Ascend or descend (i.
e.
stairs, ladder) 5% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself 5% - Recognize or inspect visually 5% - Move, transport, raise or lower 5% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision WORKING CONDITIONS: 50% - Exposure to heat or cold 10% - Exposure to dust/fumes 15% - Wet or humid 5% - Noise 5% - Vibration 5% - Mechanical hazards 5% - Chemical hazards 5% - Electrical hazards WORK SCHEDULE: Standard Hours: 37.
5; Expected Salary Range ($45,500 - $55,000) ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL Essential Level 2 employee Required to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume.
Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.
JOB LOCATION: Blackville, SC APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 11, 2023 MILITARY AND VETERAN: 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: Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical condition), national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.
Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.