Student Greenhouse and Field Technician

The University of Florida is hiring a Student Greenhouse and Field Technician for its Crop Biotechnology lab. Candidates should have experience in greenhouse or field research, strong multi-tasking skills, and attention to detail. Responsibilities include managing plant growth facilities and conducting field experiments. The position requires 40 hours of work per week, including some weekends, with a pay range of $13.00 to $15.00 per hour.
The Crop Biotechnology lab at University of Florida, headed by Fredy Altpeter is seeking candidates who are efficient in multi-tasking and time management, work well with others, pay attention to detail, are experienced with greenhouse and/or field research, have a desire to learn new skills. The candidates will carry out research in management of plant growth facilities and/or field experiments. The position requires working 40 hours per week, which includes some weekends. We are looking for individuals with exceptional performance skills, such as: self-motivation, attention to detail, honesty, dependability, adaptability, must be able to lift 50lbs. These openings are within the OPS employment category at the University of Florida and details on the type of employment and benefits can be found here http://hr.ufl.edu/working-at-uf/new-employees/temporary-employment-ops/

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 the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Research Center https://cabbi.bio/research/feedstocks-theme/

Expected Salary:

$13.00 - $15.00 per hour, commensurate with education and experience

Minimum Requirements:

Valid driver license, 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 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, resume and 3 professional references.

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

Health Assessment Required:

No