OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I - 42913222

Requisition No: 824303
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I - 42913222
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 42913222
Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Posting Closing Date: 03/14/2024
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OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY
***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY --
THIS IS A TEMPORARY PART-TIME POSITION***
CONTACT:
Erin Powell, PhD
Phone: 352-395-4677
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience in a laboratory, the 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 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, you must provide 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.
NOTES:
Preference will be granted to applicants with work experience with a biological focus.
Benefits include a LinkedIn Learning training account.
JOB DUTIES:
General Statement: Position will assist Biological Scientists, with basic laboratory and data entry duties that support the FDACS-Division of Plant Industry Entomology section.
Data management, entry into specimen or sample databases, preparing data for migration into database.
Prepare samples and specimens for identification including slide mounting, alcohol preservation, specimen mounting and labeling, etc.
Curate regulatory vouchers and museum specimens into the state Collections. Organizing, cleaning, moving equipment, disposing of materials, etc., to keep the workplace safe and efficient.
Assist in moving collection contents, safely lifting and handling boxes up to 30 lbs with important museum specimens.
Prepare specimen loans to specialist for identification, shipping and maintaining invoices files. Organizing literature resources and archives.
Routine maintenance of equipment, manage supplies, and looking for pests in state collections. Assist with research projects in labs, greenhouses, field, etc.
Assist building identification tools and technologies: molecular, digital, publications, and physical resources.
Performs other tasks as assigned by management.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of basic laboratory safety procedures.
• Skill in written and verbal communication.
• Skill with data management, data entry, clerical and computer work.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. and bend repetitiously.
• Ability to compile and organize data.
• Ability to use a microscope.
• Ability to sort insect specimens.
• Ability to work in a greenhouse.
• Ability to make innovations in equipment and techniques.
• 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;
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) 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.