Laboratory Technician I

Job No: 534042
Work Type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Palm Beach
Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Agricultural Sciences, Agriculture Operations
Department: 60740000 - AG-EREC-BELLE GLADE

Job Description


Classification Title:

Laboratory Technician I

Job Description:

Processing of Sugarcane Genotypes
Stage 3 Evaluation:
◦ Collect and organize data on 100-135 new sugarcane genotypes at five locations (3 muck soil, 2 sand soil).
◦ Conduct planting, harvesting, and data collection on yield and disease parameters.
◦ Maintain data according to established laboratory procedures set by the team leader.

Seedling selection:
◦ Review 10,000 seedlings in sand soil for sugar yield and disease resistance
◦ Participate in the collection of yield and disease data in collaboration with other technicians.
◦ Ensure accurate and timely data management and reporting.

Field Assistance
Assists Field Crews and Cooperate with Farms:
◦ Assists with planting, crop maintenance, and harvesting processes.
◦ Works alongside cooperating farms to ensure timely and efficient execution of field operations.

Support for other selection stages of the sugarcane breeding program
Assist with Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 4 Evaluations:
◦ Support the evaluation of sugarcane clones at various stages of the breeding program.
◦ Participate in planting, maintenance, and data collection for these earlier stages.

Research Support and Efficiency Improvement
Assist in Various Research Projects:
◦ Contribute to projects focused on agronomy, nutrient management, plant pathology, and new instrument calibration.
◦ Engage in trial implementation, data collection, entry, and analysis to enhance the efficiency of the breeding program.
◦ Field research on sugarcane, energy cane and other crops as needed

Sugar Cane Testing
Follow instruction of USDA Scientists, Florida Sugar Cane League and local grower collaborators:
◦ Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform selection testing of sugarcane clones.
◦ Schedule and helps coordinate meetings or communications to align testing protocols and data sharing.
◦ Ensure all parties are updated on progress, challenges, and results.

Expected Salary:

$20.00 hourly

Minimum Requirements:

Associate's degree in an appropriate area; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your resume.

This is a time-limited position.

This position is eligible for veteran's preference. If you are claiming veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:
Yes



Applications Close: 08 Dec 2024

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/534042/laboratory-technician-i

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