Research Assistant

Job Summary Performs or oversees complex scientific procedures in a clinical or research setting. Job Duties JOB CODE: ED60 EMPLOYEE TYPE: Temporary (TMP) Staff (Fixed Term) The position is a staff role in Clemson University's Institute for Engaged Aging, with a dynamic team dedicated to the Institute's mission to find and share the best ways to support and enrich the lives of older adults through research, education and community outreach. This position is primarily for overseeing MRI data collection, scheduling, and transferring of MRI data. Additional responsibilities may include: Recruiting and screening older adult participants Administering informed consents, behavioral assessments, and study interventions Collecting, entering and analyzing data Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and reporting requirements Possible outreach activities Possible phlebotomy duties include safely collecting, processing, storing, and shipping blood specimens Maintaining sterile equipment Following all safety and study protocols Other duties as assigned. It is a part-time position with hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with possible additional hours up to 30 hours per week. Location: Seneca, SC with possible travel between sites. Responsibilities JOB KNOWLEDGE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work Schedule Standard Hours: 20 Compensation Information Expected Salary Range $24/hr - $24/hr. 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. Job Location Seneca, SC Application Deadline September 15, 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr CLEMU Clemson University