University of Florida
Location
Gainesville, FL | United States
Job description
OPS Greenhouse and Field Technician
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Work type: Temp Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Agricultural Sciences
Department: 60080000 - AG-AGRONOMY
Classification Title:
OPS Non-Clerical
Job Description:
Examples of specific tasks: transfer of tissue culture derived plants to soil, monitoring of irrigation, fertilization and temperature control in greenhouses, plant propagation, pasteurization of soil, devitalization of plants by autoclaving, monitoring of pests and diseases in the greenhouse and field, planting or harvesting plots or greenhouse trails, processing samples and recording data, collecting and handling samples from greenhouse or field grown plants, ordering of supplies, monitoring compliance with biosafety regulations.
The research program focuses on designing feedstocks for biofuels and bioproducts using the “plants as factories” concept in collaboration with theU.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Research Center
Expected Salary:
$12.00 - $14.00 per hour; commensurate with education and experience
Minimum Requirements:
Previous experience with greenhouse or field work with crops. Exceptional performance skills such as self-motivation, attention to detail, honesty, dependability and adaptability, excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English.
Preferred Qualifications:
BS or M.S. in plant science or related discipline. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 23 Feb 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 15 Mar 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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