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Inside Higher Ed · 13 hours ago

Laboratory Technician III

Gainesville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$19.16/hr - $23/hr

4+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking a Laboratory Technician III to support research activities at the WFREC. The role involves establishing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and maintaining laboratory safety and compliance protocols.

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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

Laboratory assaysStatistical analysisPesticide safety complianceResearch experienceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingTeam spiritCommunication skillsHands-on approach

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