Lab Specialist I – Department of Genetics and Biochemistry Position Available In Anderson, South Carolina

Lab Specialist I

• Department of Genetics and Biochemistry
  Job Details  This listing closes on 5/27/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer Clemson University Salary See Position Description Location Belton, SC Closing Date 5/27/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Lab Specialist I

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Department of Genetics and Biochemistry Location:

Open Date:

Description

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

Clemson is calling…are you ready to answer the call? One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond. So,… are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY

Work under the guidance of graduate students and PI to carry out experiments related to eukaryotic pathogenesis. Perform wet-lab experiments using pathogenic BL2 yeast to identify mechanisms that govern pathogenesis. Perform duties as assigned

JOB DUTIES

35%

• Essential
• Perform general lab techniques including but not limited to: cell culture, microbiological, microscopic, biochemical, and standard phenotypic assays. 30%
• Essential
• Collect, process, measure, and analyze biological materials generated from standard lab techniques for genomic, transcriptomic, metabolic, and proteomic 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 15%
• Essential
• Assist with cleaning and organizational tasks in the lab as well as help maintain inventory of all lab supplies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High School diploma 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 bachelors degree in a related scientific discipline may be substituted for the required work experience. Work Experience 0+ years

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Education

• 1st Bachelor’s Degree
• Science related field Experience
• Wetlab related experience

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

50%

• 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 50%
• Move, transport, raise or lower 100%
• Extends hands or arms in any direction 50%
• Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors 100%
• Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS

25%

• Noise 50%
• Chemical hazards 50%
• Burn hazards 100%
• Exposure to bio-hazards (i.

e. blood, bodily fluids)

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard hours: 37.5 COMPENSATION

INFORMATION

Anticipated Salary Range:

$15.00

• $18.

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.

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

May 27, 2025 at 11:59pm

EST 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 mailto:hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT

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Clemson University
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108 Pearman Road Belton, South Carolina, 29627