Classification Title:
Laboratory Technician III
Classification Minimum Requirements:
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.
Job Description:
Laboratory Management
- 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
Laboratory & Field Work
- 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:
o DNA extraction
o Genomic library preparation
- Record and report experimental observations
Data Management & Program Support
and analyze experimental data
- Prepare graphs, tables, and summaries for publications
- Conduct literature reviews
Expected Salary:
$19.58 per hour; Commensurate with education and experience
Required Qualifications:
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.
Preferred:
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.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
This position is eligible for Veteran''''s preference. If you are claiming Veteran''''s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our https://jobs.ufl.edu/resources/veterans-preference/ for more specific information.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: Yes