OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV
Not Disclosed•TemporaryOn-site
location_on6th Street Rail-Trail, Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, 32610, United States
About the Team
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry, is dedicated to protecting the state's agricultural resources and ensuring food safety. This team operates critical laboratory and greenhouse facilities to detect and manage plant pathogens, safeguarding the health of Florida's crops and ecosystems.
About the Role
As an OPS Laboratory Technician IV, you will serve as a vital support member of the plant pathology team. Your primary mission is to process plant disease samples and assist bacteriologists in testing for bacterial pathogens using advanced molecular techniques, including DNA extraction and qPCR. You will play a hands-on role in preparing culture media, mixing buffers and stains, and maintaining the host plants required for bacterial pathogen inoculations within the greenhouses.
Your day-to-day work involves a blend of precise laboratory tasks and field maintenance. You will operate specialized equipment such as balance scales, centrifuges, and pipettes, while also managing the care of plants in varying environmental conditions. This role requires the ability to work both indoors in a controlled lab setting and outdoors in greenhouses, adapting to hot, cold, and humid environments as well as inclement weather.
Hiring Process & Application Instructions
This is an open competitive opportunity for a full-time Other Personal Services (OPS) position. To be considered, candidates must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile; an attached resume alone is not sufficient. You must fill out work history, hours worked, and formal education fields to determine qualifications. Responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable within the profile.
Important Application Notes:
- Documentation: If using education to qualify, you must provide an official or unofficial transcript showing the required coursework. Graduates with degrees from outside the United States must provide a credential evaluation from an approved agency.
- Integrity: Applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be considered during the qualification determination.
- Contact: For questions, contact Dr. Vishal Singh Negi at (352) 395-4764.
Equal Opportunity & Culture
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages qualified individuals with disabilities to apply. The State of Florida supports a drug-free workplace, and all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act must notify the agency hiring authority or the People First Service Center in advance.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Laboratory Equipment, Balance Scale, Centrifuge, Pipette, Molecular Techniques, Dna Extraction, QPCR, Microbiological Lab Work, Sample Preparation, Electronic Data Recording.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Frequently asked questions about OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV at State of Florida
What does a OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV at State of Florida do?expand_more
A OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV at State of Florida is responsible for the following: Process plant disease samples and perform general microbiological lab work; Record electronic data and maintain accurate research records; Perform minor repairs to laboratory equipment; and Prepare culture media and mix buffers, stains, and solutions for plant pathologists.
What are the requirements for this OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV role?expand_more
State of Florida is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High school diploma or equivalent; Four years of experience in a laboratory, biological sciences, or related field; Valid Driver License; and Three courses in physical and/or natural sciences if using education to substitute for experience.
Where is the OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV role at State of Florida located?expand_more
OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV at State of Florida is based in 6th Street Rail-Trail, Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, 32610, United States. This is a on-site role.