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MyFlorida OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV - 42901232 in GAINESVILLE, Florida
OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV - 42901232
Date: Jun 24, 2024
Location:
GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32605 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32307 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32601 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32606 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32607 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32608 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32609 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32611 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32641 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32653
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Requisition No: 831794
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV - 42901232
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 42901232
Salary: $15.50 Hourly
Posting Closing Date: 07/08/2024
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OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY
*OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY --
THIS IS A PART-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION*
CONTACT:
Dr. James Fulton, Phone (352) 395-4733 or James.Fulton@fdacs.gov
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma or its equivalent and four (4) years of experience in a laboratory, biological sciences, or related field.
College or vocational/technical training can substitute at the rate of 30 semester, 45 quarter or 720 classroom hours for each year of the required experience provided such education includes three courses in the physical and/or natural sciences.(Note: If education is being used to qualify for this position, youmustprovide a copy of an official or unofficial transcript as supporting documentation showing the required coursework.)
Possession of a valid Driver License.
ATTENTION CANDIDATES
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:
All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile) .
Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Occasional travel required.
NOTES:
Benefits include a LinkedIn Learning training account and optional insurance coverage.
JOB DUTIES:
This is a technical position responsible for assisting the Honey Bee Diagnostics Laboratory diagnose honey bee diseases and pests in support of the Apiary regulatory activities of the Division of Plant Industry and other industry stakeholders.
Diagnostic responsibilities: Receives, prepares, and processes honey bee and honeycomb samples as outlined by supervisor. Completes diagnostic assays for honey bee diseases and pests using the appropriate laboratory technique and equipment. Assists with making specialized bacterial and fungal media as necessary. Isolates and cultures disease-causing organisms from samples of honey bee material. Extracts nucleic acids from submitted samples and performs nucleic acid-based assays on extracted RNA/DNA. Manipulates honey bee samples for quantification of honey bee pest and pathogens using dissection and compound microscopes. Maintains quality control over all processing activities including sanitation during sample processing.
Data input and output procedures: Catalogues, assigns and uploads pertinent sample information into a local database. Compiles data from sample slips and diagnostic assays to construct finalized honey bee health reports. Prints reports from scientific databases; emails copies of reports and distributes to regional supervisors, apiary inspectors, and other interested individuals.
Laboratory support activities: Cooperates with other coworkers in sharing daily workload such as keeping the counter tops and sinks in good sanitary condition and washing glassware. Performs other duties, as necessary, to maintain orderly operations of laboratory procedures. Performs duties demonstrating professionalism and collegiality toward coworkers, apiary inspectors, and all others in performance of official business. Participates in regulatory honey bee pest and pathogen surveys as necessary, including onsite apiary visits and field work.
Periodic travel may be required to facilitate activities associated with current section, bureau or division duties. This may include travel associated with grant projects, farm bill and/or assisting with pest surveys, inspections, public outreach, and emergency programs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES, INCLUDING UTILIZATION OF EQUIPMENT, REQUIRED:
Knowledge of personal computing and word processing.
Skill in using centrifuges and balances.
Skill in laboratory techniques including nucleic acid extraction, organismal isolation, purification, and storage.
Ability to proficiently use laboratory pipettes.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to proficiently plan, organize and coordinate assigned work duties.
Ability to understand and follow technical instructions relating to laboratory procedures.
Ability to lift 40 lbs. and bend repetitiously.
Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and humid environments.
Ability to walk on uneven ground and in inclement weather.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee is more than just a paycheck.
Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*);
Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com (https://www.myfloridacfo.com/DeferredComp/) ;
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) (https://opsfl.aigrs.com/plan-details/social-security-alternative-plan) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees);
Flexible Spending Accounts; For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com ;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to People First at 877-562-7287 or go to: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees
SPECIAL NOTES:
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Nearest Major Market:Gainesville