Lab Assistant - Department of Biological Sciences

Lab Assistant - Department of Biological Sciences

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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 :

Entry level Research Technician position will assist in a research lab studying the pathogenesis of animal protozoan pathogens. The incumbent will assist the Principle Investigator and other lab members in molecular, cellular, and animal model research. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES :

25% - Essential - Carry out cell culture procedures, in vitro assays and maintain mammalian cell lines and parasite strains.

25% - Essential - Perform and assist in experiments using standard molecular biology techniques, such as PCR, molecular cloning, western blotting, and protein expression and purification.

25% - Essential - Operate various preparative and analytical instrumentations. Shipping reagents and parasite strains. Help the principle investigator to inspect lab safety issues.

15% - Essential - Unpack received items, clean and organize the lab. Bookkeeping the inventory.

10% - Essential - Prepare tissue culture reagents and media and commonly used reagents and buffers for molecular biology.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Education - High School or Equivalent

Work Experience 0 years work experience in a related health care setting or in a clinical or research laboratory setting; or 12 semester hours of academic training in biology and / or chemistry / or registration as a Certified Laboratory Assistant by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or an equivalent registry; or successful completion of a formal program of instruction for laboratory assistants at a hospital or academic institution.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS :

Education - Bachelor's Degree - Biological Sciences OR related majors

Work Experience 1 years or more years' of college laboratory research experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

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

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

10% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period

10% - Walk or move about

10% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc

10% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

5% - Move, transport, raise or lower

WORKING CONDITIONS :

5% - Chemical hazards

10% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)

WORK SCHEDULE :

Standard Hours : 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range : $25,600.00 - $32,000.00

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 : Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE :

Extended Deadline February 11, 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 hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT :

Clemson University is an AA / EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

Qualifications

Application Instructions

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Salary : $25,600 - $32,000