<p>To navigate through this form, please use the "Prev" and "Save & Continue" buttons at the top of the page. Do not use your browser's "Back" button as it will not save your progress and data will be lost.</p> <p>Posting Summary</p> <p>Logo Posting Number RTF00055PO26 USC Market Title Laboratory Technologist Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156396 Business Title (Internal Title) Lab Technologist Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Arnold School of Public Health Department ASPH Environmental Health Sciences Anticipated Hiring Range Salary commensurate with qualifications Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule</p> <ul> <li>Monday - Friday 8:30 am -5:00 pm; with one hour of lunch. </li><li>Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. </li></ul> <p>Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP) Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other Professional</p> <p>About USC</p> <p>About University of South Carolina</p> <p>From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.</p> <p>Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below</p> <p>The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.</p> <p>South Carolina Retirement Yes State Insurance Programs Yes Annual Leave Yes Sick Leave Yes</p> <p>Position Description</p> <p>Advertised Job Summary</p> <p>The Jilling Lab in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of South Carolina is seeking a full-time lab technician. Our research is focused on soil organic matter dynamics that occur at the interface between clay minerals, microbes, and plants. We apply soil biogeochemistry and stable isotope-based techniques to understand the controls on the storage and cycling of carbon and nitrogen. The position will be primarily lab-based and will involve occasional work in the growth chamber and field. The successful candidate will assist with lab setup and maintenance, operation of equipment, sampling and analysis of soil samples, and will contribute to data summary and analysis, and manuscript preparation.</p> <p>Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience</p> <ul> <li>Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. </li></ul> <p>Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Previous experience working in a lab and exposure to the biological, chemical, and/or physical analysis of soil. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Taken coursework and/or engaged in research related to soil science </li><li>Basic wet chemistry skills such as making standards or solutions </li><li>Attention to detail and strong organizational skills </li><li>Ability to carry out lab protocols independently </li></ul> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Job Duty</p> <p>Coordination of lab operations; Ordering and maintenance of lab equipment and supplies; Obtain quotes from vendors as needed</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty</p> <p>Assist with developing standard operating procedures, including quality control and quality assurance procedures; Training students in the safe and appropriate use of lab procedures and equipment</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty</p> <p>Analysis of soil samples using laboratory methods to characterize soil health and the biogeochemical cycling of carbon and nitrogen; apply organic matter fractionation methods and standard soil chemical and microbial analyses in lab-based soil incubation experiments.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty</p> <p>Aid students and employees in field soil sampling, preparation of lab experiments, and processing of soil samples for gas and microbial analyses</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty</p> <p>Maintain, organize, and archive soil samples; manage the storage of data on local and external drives; oversee sharing of data on public data repositories</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty</p> <p>Data processing and analysis using programs such as Excel and R Studio</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10</p> <p>Position Attributes</p> <p>Hazardous weather category Non-Essential Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. No</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Position End Date Job Open Date 04/08/2026 Job Close Date 04/30/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant</p> <p>Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.</p> <p>We are only accepting applications submitted by April 30, 2026.</p> <p>Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/203943 EEO Statement</p> <p>The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.</p> <p>Supplemental Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience? </li></ul> </li><li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>Resume </li><li>List of References and Contact Information </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p>