Lab Specialist I (Part Time) - Department of Genetics and Biochemistry

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Assist in routine organization and maintenance of the lab. Under direct supervision, maintain and organize laboratory equipment and cell culture of Plasmodium falciparum. Perform wet-lab experiments to identify mechanisms that govern pathogenesis. Other duties as assigned. Two vacancies to be filled.

40% - Essential - Work closely under supervision to order and organize lab equipment as well as general maintenance of the laboratory space. This will be primarily achieved by purchasing general lab supplies to maintain efficient stocks of various supplies. Assist with organizing the location and storage of said lab equipment/supplies.

40% - Essential - Perform general lab techniques including but not limited to: cell culture, microbiological, microscopic, biochemical, and standard phenotypic assays.

20% - Essential - Maintain a detailed lab notebook with information about all experiments and experimental results. Provide regular summaries and presentations to the lab and PI of all work performed.

Education - High School or Equivalent and 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.

Work Experience 0+ years

Education - Bachelor's Degree - Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, Biochemistry or related field.

Work Experience 1+ years with bookkeeping and organization of sensitive material. Generation and isolation of bacterial plasmids. Basic molecular biology techniques such as PCR, maintenance of bacterial culture, and nucleic acid purification.

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.

25% - Stand for prolonged period
50% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
100% - Walk or move about
100% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
100% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
100% - Recognize or inspect visually
100% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

50% - Chemical hazards
100% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)

Standard Hours: 20 per week

Anticipated duration of this assignment: August 2025 - June 2026

Anticipated Salary Range: $15.29 - $17.00/hour

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.

Clemson, SC

July 23, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

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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