OPS lab and field technician (Full time 40 hours per week)

Classification Title:

OPS-Spons Prjs Non-Clerical

Classification Minimum Requirements:

• Available to work full time, 40 hours a week, usually 8:00 am – 5:00pm.
• Physical ability to work in various weather conditions and perform manual labor as needed.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly.
• Physical movement to include kneeling, squatting, bending, lifting and standing.

Job Description: The Environmental Soil Chemistry Lab at the University of Florida is seeking a full-time Lab Assistant (OPS) to support ongoing research in soil chemistry and environmental science.   The following list is not all-inclusive, nor does it cover the full extent of duties to be performed:

• Conduct routine and specialized soil chemical analyses.
• Prepare soil samples (e.g., weighing soils, extracting, aliquoting) and chemical reagents.
• Maintain clean, organized laboratory spaces and adhere to safety protocols.
• Support general lab operations (inventory, equipment upkeep).
• Assist with preliminary data checks, basic analysis, and data organization.

Initial training will be provided. Prior lab experience and familiarity with basic data analysis are advantageous.

Expected Salary:

$17-$21/hour, commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications:

• Strong chemistry background with hands-on laboratory experience.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., spreadsheets or statistical software) is a plus.

Preferred:

 

• Familiarity with data collection tools and software (Excel, etc.).
• Lab experience.
• Previous experience in soil chemistry and environmental science preferred.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with the research team.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, please email a cover letter and résumé to Dr. Vimala Nair at vdn@ufl.edu Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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

This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment Required: Yes