Lab Assistant - Department of Chemistry

Lab Assistant – Department of Chemistry

Location: Clemson, SC

Collecting data for publication and completing an invited manuscript with a due date in February. Conducting experiments on the Raman spectrometer. Chemical research in uranyl ligand design. Other duties as assigned.

• 40% – Essential:
  Conducting experiments on the Raman spectrometer. These tasks involve the preparation of the samples, programming the instrument, and collecting the data.
• 40% – Essential:
  Evaluate literature reports and analyze the collected data to supplement existing database. Candidate is expected to provide insights based on the results obtained.
• 20% – Essential:
  Communicate findings in written form through preparation of manuscripts for publication.

• Education – A high school diploma and 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.
• Work Experience:
  
  0+ years.

• Education – Doctoral / Professional Degree – Chemistry or related field.
• Work Experience:
  
  1+ years in actinide ligand design and coordination chemistry.

• JOB KNOWLEDGE:
  Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  
  No Supervisory Duties – Not responsible for supervising employees.
• BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  No Budget Responsibilities – No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

• 20% – Stand for prolonged period.
• 30% – Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.
• 20% – Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself.
• 10% – Recognize or inspect visually; extend hands or arms in any direction.
• Required to stand at bench to carry out scientific manipulations with hands and to observe outcomes of these manipulations; required to write up manuscripts with scientific results.

• 40% – Chemical hazards.

• Standard hours: 37.5.
• Approximate dates of temporary assignment:
  Jan 2026 – Apr 2026.

• Anticipated Salary Range: $14.76 – $15.00/hour. 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.

• Normal Operations. Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on‑site during emergency situations.

January 20, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

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