Laboratory Technician IV – Entomology & Specimen Management

State of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional insurance coverage

Job summary

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking an OPS Laboratory Technician IV to support the Entomology section, assisting Biological Scientists with data entry, sample preparation, and specimen handling.

This full-time OPS position requires a high school diploma and four years of laboratory experience (or relevant substitutions). The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and independent work in a laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus four years of lab work experience.
• Education substitutions allowed with science coursework as specified in job posting.

Responsibilities

• Assist Biological Scientists with laboratory and data entry tasks.
• Sort bulk samples to separate Hemiptera specimens.
• Curate specimens and manage museum collections.
• Prepare specimens for identification and loans to specialists.
• Maintain insect colonies and routine lab equipment.
• Review the Entomology Section newsletter.

Skills

Data entry

Lab work

Microscope use

Data management

Communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Four years lab experience

Tools

LIST application

Job description

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking an OPS Laboratory Technician IV to support the Entomology section, assisting Biological Scientists with data entry, sample preparation, and specimen handling.

This full-time OPS position requires a high school diploma and four years of laboratory experience (or relevant substitutions). The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and independent work in a laboratory setting.