Soil Fertility Technician

JOB SUMMARY:

To assist in soil chemistry lab to run various lab assays. Conduct data analysis, prepare reports, write grant proposals and publications. If candidates have any questions they can reach out to Dr. Farmaha at [email protected]. This position is located at the Edisto Research and Education Center in Blackville, SC.

JOB DUTIES:

50% - Collect, process, and analyze soil, seed, and plant biomass samples for various nutrient analyses. Additional soil health analyses will be carried on soil samples.

20% - 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% - Assist in the set up for extension/research workshops and meetings, field days, and other field events.

10% - Maintains and calibrates instrument and 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% - Assist undergraduate and graduate students and field staff in their tasks/activities. Other duties as deemed necessary to support Nutrient Management Program.

JOB CODE:

ED60

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Time-Limited (TLP) Staff

Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in a related field and work experience directly related to the assigned research area; or a high school diploma and advanced journey-level work experience in a clinical or research setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Stand for Prolonged Period: 35%
Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 25%
Walk or move about: 5%
Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 10%
Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): 5%
Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): 5%
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 5%
Recognize or inspect visually: 5%
Move, transport, raise or lower 50 lbs or more: 5%
Extends hands or arms in any direction: 5%
Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors: 5%
Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: 5%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to heat or cold: 50%
Exposure to dust/fumes: 10%
Wet and/or humid: 15%
Noise: 5%
Vibration: 5%
Mechanical hazards: 5%
Chemical hazards: 5%
Electrical hazards: 5%
Overnight travel: 5%

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:

37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

$45,000 - $55,000

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:

Essential Support - In the event of an emergency closure or modified operations, this position is necessary 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:

September 4, 2026

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 provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [email protected] with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.