Laboratory Technician III

Laboratory Technician III

Associates degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of related experience or a high school diploma and six years of related experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

WFREC Service: Incumbent practices and fosters team spirit and positive productive relations with colleagues at the WFREC.

Establish experiments implement protocols collect record and summarize research data and maintain records:Responsible forcoordination implementation and execution of a variety of research experiments of activities for theestablishment of field greenhouseand laboratory experiments at the WFREC and off-site. Works independently and cooperatively with the principal investigator to achieve research objectives. The activities include but are not limited to planning and execution of studies (i.e. land preparation study initiation plot maintenance) implementation of treatments ( application utilizing a backpack and tractor sprayers) laboratory assays (i.e. seed germination DNA/RNA extraction PCR qPCR) data collectionand entry statistical analysis supervision of temporary workers and graduate students. Analyzes experimental data and interprets results to write reports and summaries of findings and prepares results for publication. Research data is expected to be maintainedup to date with workflow and available to others involved in the project. Servesas liaisonbetween landowners industry cooperators and UF/IFAS PIs and maintainclient-collaboratorrelations across multiple research locations. Trains others in laboratory methods and procedures withinand outside of WFREC. Travel and ability to drive a state vehicle will be required to implement research objectivesat the regional level.

Operations maintenance and creative works:Design and supervise the construction of research equipment. Operate and maintain equipment needed to perform the experiments. The incumbent will oversee inventory of supplies and belongings. The incumbent will purchase necessary supplies instruments and other items needed for research under PI approval. The incumbent will help troubleshoot repair and maintain equipment and facilities including but not limited to agricultural machines sprayers greenhouse irrigation etc. Responsible for motor pool records and maintenance up to date. Prepares information and helps with dissemination during field days and other extension events.

Complies with chemical and Pesticide Safety Program:Responsible for compliance with laboratory greenhouse and field safety procedures. Participates in safety programs committees or teams and by conducting laboratory or plant safety audits. Responsible for maintenance of safe storage use disposal and appropriate documentation of chemicals and pesticides. Trains personnel on chemical safety programs and chemical hygiene plans and ensures compliance.

Perform other tasks as necessary under the direction of the PI:The incumbent must be capable of conducting the activities described independently while maintaining constant communication with the PI.

$19.16/hr -$23.00/hr commensurate with education and experience

Associates degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of related experience or a high school diploma and six years of related experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Drivers license or ability to acquire one within 30 days from start.

Florida Restricted (Public) Pesticide License or ability to acquire one within 90 days from start.

BS degree in Agronomy Crop Science Plant Science Agricultural Sciences Biological Sciences or related disciplines

Organizational skills A can-do attitude hands-on and common-sense approach to quickly solve problems related to work

Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel

Experience performing research

Experience operating ARM software

In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (CT) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position.

This position is eligible for veterans preference. If you are claiming veterans preference please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See ourVeterans Preference Pagefor more specific information.