OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II - 42900413

Requisition No: 877049

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II - 42900413

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 42900413

Salary: $15.00/Hourly

Posting Closing Date: 06/10/2026

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OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II - 42900413

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY

• OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY --

THIS IS A FULL-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION*

CONTACT:

Dr. Janete Brito, Phone (352) 395-4752

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and two years of experience in laboratory work.

College or vocational/technical training can substitute at the rate of 30 semester, 45 quarter or 720 classroom hours for the required experience provided such education includes three courses in the physical and/or natural sciences.

Note: If education is being used to qualify for this position, you must provide a copy of an official or unofficial transcript as supporting documentation showing the required coursework.

Possession of a valid 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.

NOTES:

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.

Benefits include a LinkedIn Learning training account and optional insurance coverage.

JOB DUTIES:

Data management, entry into laboratory notebook or sample databases, preparing data for migration into database. Assist with data acquisition for grant proposals. Prepare samples, including performing nematode extraction from soil and roots, and specimens for morphological identification, including slide mounting, specimen mounting, labeling, and nematode inoculations, etc.

Dissecting roots and collecting specimens for nematode identifications using biochemical and DNA techniques. Organizing, cleaning, moving equipment, disposing of materials, plants, etc., to keep the workplace and greenhouses safe, and efficient.

Update the plant-parasitic nematode species files by searching databases and collecting information. Organizing older literature resources and archives.

Routine maintenance of equipment and, manage supplies. Assist with research projects in labs, greenhouses, field, etc.

Assist building identification tools and technologies: molecular, digital, publications, and physical resources.

Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of basic laboratory safety procedures.
• Skilled in using a microscope.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to use microscope for long periods of time.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to compile written reports.
• Ability to work in a greenhouse.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and humid temperature environments.
• Ability to walk on uneven ground and work in inclement weather.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and bend repetitiously.

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 MyFloridaDeferredComp.com;
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees);
• Flexible Spending Accounts; For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to People First at 877-562-7287 or go to: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/myhealth/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees

SPECIAL NOTES:

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.