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Provides technical and scientific support for the horticulture research and Extension program at Edisto Research and Education Center. Manages horticulture-related research projects and demonstrations. Performs other duties as assigned.

40% - Essential - Project Management: Plans and conducts research and demonstration projects for horticulture or other rotational crops.  Plants, maintains, harvests, and terminates research and demonstration plots.
20% - Essential - Equipment:  Operate and maintain all field equipment needed for establishment, maintenance, harvesting and termination of research and demonstration plots.
15% - Essential - Laboratory Management: Maintains laboratory and all equipment and instruments.  Assists and trains students and other workers in laboratory procedures. Processing samples for soil and plant chemical analysis for different experiments as needed.
15% - Essential - Greenhouse Management: Maintains greenhouse and all equipment necessary for greenhouse operation. Coordinate's planting and maintenance of greenhouse plant material and experiments.
10% - Essential - Data Management and Analysis: Collect, organize, and analyze data from field and greenhouse experiments.

Education -  Bachelor's Degree - animal husbandry, agriculture or a related field and work experience that is directly related to the
Work Experience - Work experience which is directly related to the job duties.

Education -  Master's Degree - Horticulture, plant and environmental science, agriculture, or related field
Licenses - Willingness to obtain pesticide applicator license (Core and Category 10) in South Carolina.
Licenses - Drivers License Class D normal < 26,000

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Work of Others - Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

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

Exposure to heat or cold
Exposure to dust/fumes
Wet or humid
Noise
Vibration
Mechanical hazards
Chemical hazards
Electrical hazards
Radiant energy hazards
Burn hazards
Overnight Travel
Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)
Exposure to heat or cold

Standard Hours: 37.5

Anticipated Salary Range: $39,000 - $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.

Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

Edisto, SC

27 March 2025

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.         

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