Arthropod Identification Scientist

Civicworks

Gainesville (FL)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 62,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry, seeks a Biological Scientist I to identify arthropod specimens and curate reference collections. You will prepare specimens for research and loans and conduct morphological studies to support regulatory activities.

Occasional travel is required for pest surveys and emergency programs. Qualified candidates hold a bachelor's degree in a biological/science field, expert systematics knowledge, microscope

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in biological, physical, natural, or agricultural sciences from an accredited college.
Expert knowledge of current systematic practice and theory, specimen curation and preparation procedures.
Ability to use compound and dissecting microscopes.
Ability to use computer hardware and software.
Valid Class E driver's license.
Hemiptera knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify arthropod specimens.
Maintain reference collections.
Prepare specimens for research and loans.
Conduct morphological studies.
Travel occasionally for pest surveys, inspections, and emergency programs.

Skills

Systematics knowledge

Specimen curation

Microscope operation

Computers & tech

Driver's license

Hemiptera knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological, physical, natural, or agricultural sciences

Tools

Compound microscope

Dissecting microscope

Computer hardware

Software

Job description

Occasional travel is required for pest surveys and emergency programs. Qualified candidates hold a bachelor's degree in a biological/science field, expert systematics knowledge, microscope

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