Laboratory Technician III

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Indian River
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Veteran's Preference Eligible, Agricultural Sciences
Department:  - AG-FMEL-VERO BEACH

Classification

Title:

Laboratory Technician III

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. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

• Support daily lab operations and workflows.
• Train and supervise students, technicians, and visiting researchers.
• Maintain lab equipment, space, and safety standards.
• Manage inventory (supplies, chemicals) and place orders.
• Oversee hazardous waste handling.
• Operate state vehicle

• Coordinate shipping/receiving of samples and supplies
• Perform routine lab research (e.g., mosquito insecticide resistance studies)
• Maintain mosquito colonies (including blood-feeding using chickens)
• Conduct molecular biology tasks:
  • DNA extraction
  • Genomic library preparation
• Record and report experimental observations

and analyze experimental data

• Prepare graphs, tables, and summaries for publications

$19.58 per hour;
Commensurate with education and experience

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. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Driver's License required.

• Bachelor’s degree in entomology, biology, or related field
• 1-2 years of research experience, especially related to mosquitoes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience preparing chemical solutions and working with micropipettes.
• Experience with DNA extraction, PCR, and gel electrophoresis
• Ability to critically analyze procedures and results of molecular assays.
• Proficiency in basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as R.
• Previous experience as a laboratory technician.
• Previous experience training others in the laboratory.
• Available to work for 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
• Willingness to work with mosquitoes and potentially be exposed to mosquito bites daily.
• Good record keeping abilities and strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to learn new methods/techniques and to work independently.
• Willingness to conduct repetitive monotonous tasks in a timely manner, and to conduct tasks with close attention to detail and with a diligent working style.

This position is eligible for Veteran's preference.

Health Assessment

Required:

Yes

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.