Ops Laboratory Technician Iv

OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV -

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Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title:

OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV -  Pay Plan:
Temp Position Number:  Salary: $15.50 Hourly Posting Closing Date: 07/14/2026

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and four (4) years of experience in a laboratory, the biological sciences, or related field; or College or vocational/technical training can substitute at the rate of 30 semester (1 year), 45 quarter (1 year) or 720 classroom hours (1 year) for each year of the required experience provided such education includes three (3) courses in the physical and/or natural sciences.

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If using college education to qualify, you must provide a copy of an official or unofficial transcript as supporting documentation showing the required coursework.) EDUCATIONAL

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Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.

A list of approved agencies can be viewed at "Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education." Requires possession of a valid Class E Driver License.

ATTENTION CANDIDATES:
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:
All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile). Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities.

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate's use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

JOB DUTIES:

Assists with plant tissue preparation and quantification for analysis using PCR, qPCR, sequencing for molecular diagnostics of citrus diseases. General laboratory maintenance assisting with washing dishes and keeping the laboratory clean and uncluttered. Assists with general greenhouse duties as directed by supervisor, including but not limited to, planting seed, grafting, watering, de-suckering, thinning/transplanting. Performs other related duties as required by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of personal computer operations and software (Microsoft Office). Skill in written and verbal communication. Skill with data management, data entry, clerical, and computer. Ability to work independently, compile written reports, and make innovations in equipment and techniques. Ability to compile and organize data. Ability using a microscope and specimen sorting. Ability to work independently. Ability to work in a greenhouse.

Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and humid environments. Ability to lift 50 lbs. and bend repetitiously. Ability to walk in natural and cultivated areas with uneven ground and in inclement weather.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee is more than just a paycheck. Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements);
Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit ;
State of Florida 401(a)…