Aquatic Insect Technician

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:Assist graduate students with field research to complete deliverables for grant-funded projects. There are two main objectives: (1) Field sampling--collecting freshwater fishes and identifying them to the species level; and (2) data entry--ensuring that data are entered correctly and efficiently into Microsoft Excel. Other duties as assigned.JOB DUTIES:90% - Essential - Field sampling. Conducting backpack electrofishing to monitor fish diversity in freshwater streams. Carrying and operating a backpack electrofisher, dipnetting stunned fishes, ensuring their safety in aerated buckets, and identifying them to the species leve.5% - Essential - Preparation for field work. Cleaning and storing field gear, fixing field gear as needed (e.g., patching waders or holes in dipnets, etc.), and preparing for sampling (making lists, etc.).5% - Essential - Data entry. Entering field-collected data into Microsoft Excel, double-checking data for quality control.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Education - High School or Equivalent - Work experience in a clinical or research setting.PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:Education - 1st Associate's Degree - Completion of any amount of college level courses; major/minor in biology, wildlife and fisheries biology, ecology, or similar focus area.Licenses - Drivers License Class D normal < 26,000Work Experience - 1+ years and completion of any amount of coursework in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology or Biology.ResponsibilitiesJOB KNOWLEDGEFundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situationsSupervisory ResponsibilitiesNo Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.Budgetary ResponsibilitiesNo Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:90% - Stand for prolonged period90% - Walk or move about90% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etcWORKING CONDITIONS:90% - Exposure to heat or cold90% - Exposure to dust/fumes90% - Wet or humid90% - Electrical hazardsOperating backpack electrofisherWORK SCHEDULE:Standard Hours: 28Compensation InformationAnticipated Hourly Rate: $20.00Salary 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 LevelNormal OperationsRequired to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.JOB LOCATION:Clemson, SCAPPLICATION DEADLINE:May 15, 2026MILITARY 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.