OPS Non-Clerical

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.

The Crop Biotechnology lab at University of Florida, headed by Fredy Altpeter is seeking candidate who is efficient in multi-tasking and time management, work well with others, pay attention to detail, are experienced with greenhouse and/or field research, and have a desire to learn new skills. The candidate 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 an individual with exceptional performance skills, such as: self-motivation, attention to detail, honesty, dependability, adaptability, and must be able to lift 50lbs. 

Examples of specific tasks include 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/

$16-$18 per hour - commensurate with education and experience

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.

Bachelors of Science in Plant Science or related discipline. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply

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.

This is a time-limited position.