Research Assistant at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina

Job Description:

Clemson University



Job ID:109433

Location:Clemson University

Full/Part Time:Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:Temporary

JOB SUMMARY:

This research associate will manage an EPA Cooperative Agreement focused on helping businesses transition to more sustainable packaging. The associate will meet with businesses in the surrounding area to complete sustainability audits to find new packaging that aligns with EPA guidelines. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

25% - Essential - Generate new leads of interested businesses wanting to take part in the program.

25% - Essential - Work with existing companies to implement sustainability transition plans.

25% - Essential - Manage graduate students and help implement program at partner organizations.

25% - Essential - Help write and organize case studies, reports, and presentations to support the program.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - 1st Bachelor's Degree - Help write and organize case studies, reports, and presentations to support the program.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education - 1st Master's Degree - Food, nutrition, packaging science

Experience - Understanding of safety, and sustainability concerning packaging materials

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Student Workers only - Supervises Student workers only

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Education - 1st Master's Degree - Food, nutrition, packaging science

Experience - Understanding of safety, and sustainability concerning packaging materials

WORKING CONDITIONS:

No Work Conditions

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

December 6, 2024

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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