Biological Scientist II – Field & Lab Research Lead

University of Florida

Florida

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

35 hours ago
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Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking a Biological Scientist II to conduct and coordinate field, greenhouse, and laboratory trials, focusing on targeted spray technologies and other agricultural innovations. The role involves data collection, analysis, and collaboration on scholarly outputs, with supervision of students and OPS staff as needed.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience or a Master’s with 1 year, and must obtain a pesticide license within 3 months of

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field with 3 years experience or Master’s degree with 1 year experience.
  • Pesticide license within 3 months of hire.
  • Experience with targeted spray systems in specialty crops.
  • Experience training AI programs for pest detection and identification.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct and coordinate field, greenhouse, and laboratory trials with minimal supervision.
  • Collect, organize, manage, analyze, and interpret data from field and laboratory trials.
  • Coordinate with research groups and collaborators on evaluating agricultural technologies.
  • Operate and maintain targeted spray systems and other research equipment; supervise staff as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned and coordinate field/greenhouse experiments with minimal supervision.

Skills

Biology knowledge
Weed science
Plant biology/biochemistry
Image annotation tools
Pest detection
Experimental design
Excel
Word
PowerPoint
AI program training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field
Master’s degree in biology or related field with 1 year experience
Doctoral degree in biological science

Tools

Targeted spray systems
Pesticide license

Job description

The University of Florida is seeking a Biological Scientist II to conduct and coordinate field, greenhouse, and laboratory trials, focusing on targeted spray technologies and other agricultural innovations. The role involves data collection, analysis, and collaboration on scholarly outputs, with supervision of students and OPS staff as needed.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience or a Master’s with 1 year, and must obtain a pesticide license within 3 months of

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