• Biological Scientist I

    University of Florida (Polk County, FL)


    Biological Scientist I

     

    Work type: Staff Full-Time

     

    Categories: Biology/Life Science, Veteran's Preference Eligible

     

    Department: 60733000 - AG-CREC-HORTICULTURE

    Classification Title:

    Biological Scientist I

    Classification Minimum Requirements:

    Bachelor’s degree in biology or a closely related life science field.

    Job Description:

    Data collection, wet lab techniques.

     

    Harvesting, cleaning, storing, prepping fruit and juice and other field work.

     

    Wet Lab, field, and greenhouse upkeep (irrigation management, pest scouting, etc.).

     

    Plant propagation, including grafting, making crosses and seed propagation.

     

    Field trial map upkeep.

     

    Train and cooperate with graduate students, postdoctoral associates, visiting scientists, and other lab personnel in protocols, policies, techniques currently used in the laboratory.

     

    Safe storage and proper disposal of hazardous physical, chemical and biological wastes.

     

    Other duties as assigned.

    Expected Salary:

    Commensurate with education and experience

    Required Qualifications:

    Bachelor's degree in biology or a closely related life science field.

    Preferred:

    Microsoft office, map reading and making, and citrus grafting expertise.

    Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

     

    This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. If you are claiming Veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See ourVeteran's Preference Page (https://jobs.ufl.edu/applicant-resources/veterans/) for more specific information.

     

    Health Assessment Required: No

     

    Advertised: 21 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

     

    Applications close: 04 Jun 2025 Eastern Daylight Time