Laboratory Technician III

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

• Manage

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