Greenhouse Technician

Job Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible for assisting with plant sample collection from the field and greenhouse, performing virus diagnostics, designing and optimizing plant virology experiments, and other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

50% - Essential - Optimize and perform virus diagnostics on peach tree samples.

25% - Essential - Assist with maintenance of peach trees and on-farm sampling efforts.

25% - Essential - Perform general upkeep in the lab, including cleaning, autoclaving, and taking inventories.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - High School or Equivalent - Work experience in a clinical or research laboratory setting, in a health care setting or in a general maintenance or machine shop environment. A bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline may be substituted for the required work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Bachelor's Degree - Plant sciences, biology, or related sciences

Licenses - Drivers License Class D normal < 26,000

Work Exp 1+ years - Laboratory, greenhouse, and field work requires operation of equipment and the ability to visually inspect specimens.

Additional Comments

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Stand for prolonged period

Walk or move about

Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc

Recognize or inspect visually

Extends hands or arms in any direction

Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Chemical hazards

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hrs: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Hourly Rate: $15.00

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 directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

April 29, 2024

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 age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.