Research Associate (Post Bac) Part Time - Department of Biological Sciences

JOB SUMMARY:

JOB DUTIES:
30% - 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.

50% - 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.

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

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

JOB CODE:
UG83

EMPLOYEE TYPE:
Temporary (TMP) Staff (Fixed Term)

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

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

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 15%

WORKING CONDITIONS:
None: %

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:
28

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range
25.81 - 25.81
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 and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:
Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
November 12, 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 provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [email protected] with any questions or issues.

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.