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 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 REQUIREMENTS:
Education - Bachelor's Degree - Plant sciences, biology, or related sciences Licenses - Drivers License Class D normal Work Exp 1+ years - Laboratory, greenhouse, and field work requires operation of equipment and the ability to visually inspect specimens.
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:
Education - Bachelor's Degree - Plant sciences, biology, or related sciences Licenses - Drivers License Class D normal Work Exp 1+ years - Laboratory, greenhouse, and field work requires operation of equipment and the ability to visually inspect specimens.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Chemical hazards
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hrs: 37.5
JOB LOCATION:
Clemson, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
April 29, 2024
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.
