State of Florida
OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV - 42913088
State of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, us, 32635
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E-Verify Website .Requisition No: 836852Agency: Agriculture and Consumer ServicesWorking Title: OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV - 42913088FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICESDIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRYA high school diploma or its equivalent
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four (4) years of laboratory, biological sciences or related field experience.College or vocational/technical training can substitute at the rate of 30 semester, 45 quarter or 720 classroom hours each year 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 your transcript (official or unofficial) as supporting documentation showing the required coursework.)Possession of a valid driver license.***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***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:Preference will be granted to applicants with work experience with an entomological focus.Benefits include a LinkedIn Learning training account and optional insurance coverage.JOB DUTIESGeneral Statement:
Position will assist Biological Scientists with duties that support the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Division of Plant Industry’s Entomology Section, and the Florida State Collection of Arthropods.Entomology sample data processing, entry into specimen or sample databases and spreadsheets, preparing data for migration into database.Assist with data acquisition for grant proposals and other renovation projects.Prepare whitefly and scale insect samples and specimens for identification including slide mounting, alcohol preservation, and labeling.Assist in moving collection contents, safely lifting and handling boxes up to 30 pounds with important museum specimens.Curate regulatory vouchers and museum specimens into the state collections. Organizing, cleaning, moving equipment, disposing of materials, etc., to keep the workplace safe and efficient.Prepare specimens loans to specialist for identification, shipping and maintaining invoices files. Organizing literature resources and archives.Routine maintenance of equipment, manage supplies, and looking for pests in state collections. 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.Skill in written and verbal communication.Skill with data management, data entry, clerical and computer.Ability to use a microscope.Ability to sort insect specimens.Ability to work in a greenhouse.Ability to work independently, compile written reports, and make innovations in equipment and techniques.Ability to lift 30 lbs. and bend repetitiously.Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and humid environments.Ability to walk on uneven ground and in inclement weather.The Benefits of Working for the State of FloridaWorking 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);The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.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.Location: GAINSEVILLE, FL, US, 32606For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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E-Verify Website .Requisition No: 836852Agency: Agriculture and Consumer ServicesWorking Title: OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV - 42913088FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICESDIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRYA high school diploma or its equivalent
and
four (4) years of laboratory, biological sciences or related field experience.College or vocational/technical training can substitute at the rate of 30 semester, 45 quarter or 720 classroom hours each year 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 your transcript (official or unofficial) as supporting documentation showing the required coursework.)Possession of a valid driver license.***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***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:Preference will be granted to applicants with work experience with an entomological focus.Benefits include a LinkedIn Learning training account and optional insurance coverage.JOB DUTIESGeneral Statement:
Position will assist Biological Scientists with duties that support the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Division of Plant Industry’s Entomology Section, and the Florida State Collection of Arthropods.Entomology sample data processing, entry into specimen or sample databases and spreadsheets, preparing data for migration into database.Assist with data acquisition for grant proposals and other renovation projects.Prepare whitefly and scale insect samples and specimens for identification including slide mounting, alcohol preservation, and labeling.Assist in moving collection contents, safely lifting and handling boxes up to 30 pounds with important museum specimens.Curate regulatory vouchers and museum specimens into the state collections. Organizing, cleaning, moving equipment, disposing of materials, etc., to keep the workplace safe and efficient.Prepare specimens loans to specialist for identification, shipping and maintaining invoices files. Organizing literature resources and archives.Routine maintenance of equipment, manage supplies, and looking for pests in state collections. 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.Skill in written and verbal communication.Skill with data management, data entry, clerical and computer.Ability to use a microscope.Ability to sort insect specimens.Ability to work in a greenhouse.Ability to work independently, compile written reports, and make innovations in equipment and techniques.Ability to lift 30 lbs. and bend repetitiously.Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and humid environments.Ability to walk on uneven ground and in inclement weather.The Benefits of Working for the State of FloridaWorking 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);The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.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.Location: GAINSEVILLE, FL, US, 32606For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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