Forages Technician

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JOB SUMMARY

In support to the forage-livestock systems program, Dr. Liliane Silva seeks highly motivated candidates for a Forages Technician position to work under her program. The Forages Technician will support and assist with forage and soil data collection, processing, preparation and analysis. The individual will also support facility and experimental areas planting, maintenance, and infrastructure development (e.g., temporary fence building for studies), data entry and assist with organization of educational activities developed under the forage-livestock program.

JOB DUTIES

70%

• Essential
• Support and assist with soil and forage sample collection, processing, preparation, and analysis.

Activities will include but are not limited to harvest forage samples, taking soil samples, taking additional forage, animal performance and soil related measurements, weighing and grinding samples and sample preparation for analysis, data entry, and collecting additional samples and data as required. 20%

• Essential
• Facility and experimental areas maintenance: repairs, cleans and provide maintenance and organization to the field and laboratory facilities and storage of samples. Assist with experimental areas maintenance, fence building, among others. Additional duties may be assigned. 10%
• Essential
• Support for data collection and educational activities: supports data collection as directed by project leader (s).

Assist with organization of workshops and educational activities under the forage-livestock program.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• No minimum requirements for this role. Education
• Bachelor's Degree
• Agronomy, Soil Science, or Plant Sciences, Animal Sciences or related disciplines

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

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 Perceive, observe, clarity of vision Field work required for this position is physically demanding and may require carrying an analyzer up to 50 pounds in agricultural fields in hot, humid conditions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

No Work Conditions

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hours:

28 COMPENSATION

INFORMATION

Anticipated Hourly Rate:

$12.00 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

Barnwell, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

May 29, 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 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.

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.