OPS - Lab Assistant
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$ 17 - 19
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OPS - Lab Assistant
The Nutrient Management Lab at Everglades Research and Education Center is seeking a full-time Lab Assistant (OPS) to support ongoing research in crop nutrient management. The following list is not all-inclusive nor does it cover the full extent of duties to be performed:
- Conduct field greenhouse and laboratory studies
- Conduct routine and specialized soil nutrient analyses.
- Prepare soil samples (e.g. weighing soils extracting aliquoting) and chemical reagents.
- Maintain clean organized laboratory spaces and adhere to safety protocols.
- Support general lab operations (inventory equipment upkeep).
$17 - $19/hour commensurate with experience and education
- A strong soil/plant science or soil chemistry background with hands-on field and laboratory experience is preferred.
- Detail-oriented reliable and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g. spreadsheets or statistical software) is a plus.
- Familiarity with data collection tools and software (Excel etc.).
- Lab experience.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with the research team.
- Available to work full time 40 hours a week usually 8:00 am 5:00pm.
- Physical ability to work in various weather conditions and perform manual labor as needed.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly.
- Physical movement includes kneeling squatting bending lifting and standing.
In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This is a time-limited position.
Employment Type
Full-Time
