OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV - 42900526

State of Florida • La Crosse, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists Biological Scientists in maintaining the LaCrosse Citrus Repository Facility that support the FDACS-Division of Plant Industry’s Citrus Budwood Registration and Certification programs.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and four (4) years of experience in a laboratory, greenhouse or nursery, the biological sciences, or related field; or 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.
• Requires possession of a valid driver license.
• 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.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory safety procedures.
• Knowledge of personal computer operations and software (Microsoft Office).
• Knowledge of plant-insect interaction.
• Skilled in completing and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to understand and follow technical instructions.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and bend repetitiously.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, humid environments.
• Ability to walk on uneven ground and in inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean and organized laboratory space, including but not limited to dish washing, sweeping, disposing of trash, and mopping.
• Inventories, cleans, and provides seed for greenhouse planting and shoot-tip grafting (STG).
• Performs laboratory duties to support shoot-tip grafting (STG) activities, including but not limited to preparing laboratory media following written protocols, sterilizing tools, and germinating seed in vitro.
• Assists greenhouse staff with watering, potting, scouting, pruning, and moving of plant materials.
• Assists greenhouse staff with weeding, cleaning, and organizing of greenhouse spaces.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• LinkedIn Learning training account
• Optional insurance coverage
• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements)
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b)
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED