OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I - La Crosse, FL

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Salary:  $15.00 Hourly 

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***
 

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:
 

Flexible work schedule will be up to 20 hours per week as determined by supervisor.
 

Benefits include a LinkedIn Learning training account.
 

JOB DUTIES:
 

This position assists Biological Scientists in maintaining the LaCrosse Citrus Repository Facility that support the FDACS-Division of Plant Industry's Citrus Budwood Registration and Certification programs.
 

• Routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment / workstation, manage supplies inventories and cutting leaf materials in the lab. Assist in DNA / RNA extraction when necessary.
• Mopping, vacuuming, and sweeping the greenhouses.
• Pressure washing greenhouses, sidewalks and washing agricultural pots. 
• Performs other tasks as assigned by management.
   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
 

• Knowledge of basic laboratory safety procedures.
• Skilled in completing and maintaining accurate records.

• Ability to understand and follow technical instructions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and bend repetitiously.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, 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/eligibilityandenrollment/ops_employees