Laboratory Technician III

University of Florida•Santa Rosa, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides support for natural resources conservation research across field and greenhouse settings. Responsibilities include plant and animal sampling, preparation of research plots, installation of treatments, routine plot maintenance, and systematic data collection. The role involves preparing and analyzing soil and plant samples to assess macro- and micronutrient composition. The technician will operate a state vehicle as required, with travel to the Milton campus and other research sites. Additionally, the position supports laboratory sections of wildlife ecology and conservation courses by preparing materials and providing instructional support during lab sessions. It also involves maintaining accurate records and managing inventory of supplies and chemicals, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Data management and communication are key, utilizing software like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAS, ArcView, and ArcInfo to organize, analyze, and present research data. Assistance with drafting, editing, and preparing research reports and publications is expected, with potential contributions to outreach efforts. The role also includes maintaining detailed laboratory and field records, supporting the planning and coordination of research assignments for graduate students and part-time staff, and participating in the recruitment process by assisting with interviews for part-time employee positions. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associates degree in an appropriate area and four years of related experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of related experience.
Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree or higher in natural resource conservation, wildlife, range science or any other biological sciences is preferred.
Knowledge of plant and animal sampling techniques.
Knowledge of computer software for data acquisition, analysis and presentation desired.
Experience with identification of flora of the southeast or midwest or identification of southeastern birds preferred.
Computer software skills should include word processing, spreadsheet creation and management.

Responsibilities

Conducts natural resources conservation research across field and greenhouse settings.
Performs plant and animal sampling, preparation of research plots, installation of treatments, routine plot maintenance, and systematic data collection.
Prepares and analyzes soil and plant samples to assess macro- and micronutrient composition.
Operates a state vehicle as required, with travel to the Milton campus and other research sites.
Prepares materials for laboratory sections of wildlife ecology and conservation courses.
Provides instructional support during lab sessions as needed.
Maintains accurate records and manages inventory of supplies and chemicals.
Ensures all teaching activities are fully supported and compliant with safety standards.
Utilizes software applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAS, ArcView, and ArcInfo to organize, analyze, and present research data.
Assists in drafting, editing, and preparing research reports and publications.
May contribute to outreach efforts by presenting research findings to the public or collaborating partners.
Maintains detailed laboratory and field records, including inventory tracking for supplies and chemicals used in research activities.
Supports the planning and coordination of research assignments for graduate students and part-time staff.
Participates in the recruitment process by assisting with interviews for part-time employee positions.
Performs other duties as assigned.