Laboratory Technician III

University of Florida; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida seeks a Laboratory Technician III to support field and greenhouse research, including sampling, plot preparation, treatments, and data collection. You will prepare soils and plant samples, manage inventories, and assist with teaching labs in wildlife ecology courses.

The role requires an Associate’s degree with several years of related experience or a high school diploma with more extensive experience; valid driver’s license is required and travel to multiple sites is

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization or a high school diploma with four or six years of related experience.
• Bachelor degree in natural resource conservation or related field is preferred.
• Valid FL driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conducts natural resources conservation research across field and greenhouse settings.
• Prepare and analyze soil and plant samples for macro- and micronutrient composition.
• Operate a state vehicle to travel to Milton campus and other sites as needed.
• Prepare laboratory materials and provide instructional support for wildlife ecology courses.
• Maintain records and inventory of supplies and chemicals.
• Utilize Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAS, ArcView, and ArcInfo to manage data.
• Assist in drafting research reports and presentations.

Education

Associate’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization

High school diploma

Bachelor degree in natural resource conservation

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SAS

ArcView

ArcInfo

Job description

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.

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

Field & Greenhouse Research Support

• Conducts natural resources conservation research across field and greenhouse settings.
• Responsibilities include plant and animal sampling, preparation of research plots, installation of treatments, routine plot maintenance, and systematic data collection.
• Prepares and analyzes soil and plant samples to assess macro- and micronutrient composition.
• Operates a state vehicle as required, with travel to the Milton campus and other research sites as necessary.

Instructional & Laboratory Support

• Prepares materials for laboratory sections of wildlife ecology and conservation courses and provides instructional support during lab sessions as needed.
• Maintains accurate records and manages inventory of supplies and chemicals to ensure all teaching activities are fully supported and compliant with safety standards.

Data Management & Research Communication

• Utilizes software applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAS, ArcView, and ArcInfo to organize, analyze, and present research data.
• Assists in drafting, editing, and preparing research reports and publications.
• May contribute to outreach efforts by presenting research findings to the public or collaborating partners.

Operations, Coordination & Personnel Support

• Maintains detailed laboratory and field records, including inventory tracking for supplies and chemicals used in research activities.
• Supports the planning and coordination of research assignments for graduate students and part-time staff.
• Participates in the recruitment process by assisting with interviews for part-time employee positions.

Perform Other Job Duties As Assigned

Valid DL required.

Compensation

Starting at $22.03 per hour; compensation is negotiable and 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.

Valid FL driver's license.

Preferred

• A bachelor degree or higher in natural resource conservation, wildlife, range science or any other biological sciences is preferred.
• Knowledge of plant and animal sampling techniques, and computer software for data acquisition, analysis and presentation desired.
• Experience with identification of flora of the southeast or midwest or identification of southeastern birds preferred.
• Computer software skills should include word processing, spreadsheet creation and management.

Health Assessment Required

No