What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Specialist II - Department of Biological Sciences position at Inside Higher Ed?
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Description
Open Date:
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
A lab manager will coordinate the day-to-day operations of a research group working on the human pathogen Cryptosporidium and will maintain the mouse colony for the lab. This person will keep track of lab inventory, billing, and safety requirements and will perform research. Other duties as assigned.
Job Duties
35% - Essential - Maintain mouse breeding colony and coordinate distribution of cages to lab members for experimental use. Ensure that mice have clean cages and ample access to food and water. Collect feces from infected mice to amplify parasite strains.
35% - Essential - Perform research on the parasite Cryptosporidium parvum by utilizing molecular genetics techniques. Methods include PCR, molecular cloning, transfection (CRISPR-Cas9), cell culture, microscopy, RNA-seq, and immunoprecipitation.
20% - Essential - Maintain lab inventory and restock reagents as needed. Troubleshoot broken equipment or software.
10% - Essential - Ensure that lab members are compliant with safety protocols and train students.
Minimum Requirements
Education - A high school diploma and journey-level technical experience in a related laboratory setting
Work Experience 0 years
Preferred Requirements
Education - 1st Master's Degree - Microbiology, Genetics or similar areas
Work Experience 3 years including lab management and animal husbandry (mouse work)
Responsibilities
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises Work of Others - Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.
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)
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
Perceive, observe, clarity of vision
Work in the animal facility involves standing for 2-3 hours at a time to change cages, top off water, and collect fecal material. Pipetting and microscopy required.
Working Conditions
Exposure to heat or cold
Mechanical hazards
Chemical hazards
Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)
Main exposure is to BSL-2 pathogen Cryptosporidium parvum and human cancer cell line. Mechanical hazards include sharps (glass pipets and razors). Cryptosporidium waste is sterilized in autoclave (heat). Liquid nitrogen (cold).
Work Schedule
Standard Hours: 37.5
Compensation Information
Anticipated Salary Range: $39,300 - $45,300
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
June 3, 2026 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 EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
Qualifications
Application Instructions
For more information and to apply, visit https://jobs.clemson.edu/psc/ps/JOBS/EXT/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=1&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=110461&PostingSeq=1
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Description
Open Date:
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
A lab manager will coordinate the day-to-day operations of a research group working on the human pathogen Cryptosporidium and will maintain the mouse colony for the lab. This person will keep track of lab inventory, billing, and safety requirements and will perform research. Other duties as assigned.
Job Duties
35% - Essential - Maintain mouse breeding colony and coordinate distribution of cages to lab members for experimental use. Ensure that mice have clean cages and ample access to food and water. Collect feces from infected mice to amplify parasite strains.
35% - Essential - Perform research on the parasite Cryptosporidium parvum by utilizing molecular genetics techniques. Methods include PCR, molecular cloning, transfection (CRISPR-Cas9), cell culture, microscopy, RNA-seq, and immunoprecipitation.
20% - Essential - Maintain lab inventory and restock reagents as needed. Troubleshoot broken equipment or software.
10% - Essential - Ensure that lab members are compliant with safety protocols and train students.
Minimum Requirements
Education - A high school diploma and journey-level technical experience in a related laboratory setting
Work Experience 0 years
Preferred Requirements
Education - 1st Master's Degree - Microbiology, Genetics or similar areas
Work Experience 3 years including lab management and animal husbandry (mouse work)
Responsibilities
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises Work of Others - Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.
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)
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
Perceive, observe, clarity of vision
Work in the animal facility involves standing for 2-3 hours at a time to change cages, top off water, and collect fecal material. Pipetting and microscopy required.
Working Conditions
Exposure to heat or cold
Mechanical hazards
Chemical hazards
Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)
Main exposure is to BSL-2 pathogen Cryptosporidium parvum and human cancer cell line. Mechanical hazards include sharps (glass pipets and razors). Cryptosporidium waste is sterilized in autoclave (heat). Liquid nitrogen (cold).
Work Schedule
Standard Hours: 37.5
Compensation Information
Anticipated Salary Range: $39,300 - $45,300
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
June 3, 2026 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 EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
Qualifications
Application Instructions
For more information and to apply, visit https://jobs.clemson.edu/psc/ps/JOBS/EXT/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=1&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=110461&PostingSeq=1
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Salary : $39,300 - $45,300