Research Associate (Part Time) - Department of Biological Sciences

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JOB SUMMARY:

With guidance from the teacher of record, provides lab instruction, guidance, and supervision to assigned students. Assists students with lab procedures, and integrates lab activities with corresponding classroom instruction. Ensures proper lab protocols and safety procedures are followed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Please note that the department is seeking to fill multiple vacancies for this role.

JOB DUTIES:

50% - Essential - Lab Instruction/Leadership: Plans, directs, and evaluates the activities of students, graduate assistants, and others in the assigned lab. Plans and develops projects and research protocols and ensures safety and lab procedures are followed. Demonstrates techniques and procedures. Uses lab time creatively and effectively to ensure student mastery of dissection skills and knowledge.

30% - Essential - Communication: Interacts with the instructor of record, other faculty, instructional staff, graduate teaching assistants, and undergraduate teaching assistants, as needed. Provides instruction and guidance to students. Reports relevant information including progress of students to the teacher of record. Utilizes exceptional communications and interpersonal relationship skills to communicate with colleagues contributing to student success.

15% - Essential - Safety: Ensures proper safety protocols are followed during lab use. Executes proper procedures for reporting and remedying accidents or injuries.

5% - Essential - Lab Equipment Maintenance: Operates, maintains, repairs, and provides guidance on the proper use of complex laboratory equipment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Work Experience 0+ years

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply 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:

Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

WORKING CONDITIONS:

No Work Conditions

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 20

The anticipated duration of these temporary assignments is August 2025 through May 2026

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Anticipated Salary Range: $22.88-$25.81/hr

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:

August 6, 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 ... 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.

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