University of Florida · 1 month ago
Laboratory Technician III
Santa Rosa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$19.16/hr - $23/hr
4+ years expUniversity of Florida is seeking a Laboratory Technician III to coordinate and execute various research experiments at the WFREC. The role involves establishing experiments, maintaining records, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Establish experiments, implement protocols, collect, record, and summarize research data, and maintain records: Responsible for coordination, implementation, and execution of a variety of research experiments of activities for the establishment of field, greenhouse and 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 (i.e., herbicide application utilizing a backpack and tractor sprayers), laboratory assays (i.e., seed germination, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR), data collection and 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 maintained up to date with workflow and available to others involved in the project
Serves as liaison between landowners, industry, cooperators, and UF/IFAS PIs and maintain client-collaborator relations across multiple research locations
Trains others in laboratory methods and procedures within and outside of WFREC
Travel and ability to drive a state vehicle will be required to implement research objectives at the regional level
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
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
The incumbent must be capable of conducting the activities described independently, while maintaining constant communication with the PI
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of related experience or a high school diploma and six years of related experience
Driver's 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
Preferred
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
Company
University of Florida
University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida.
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