60080000 – AG-AGRONOMY Position Available In Alachua, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The University of Florida is seeking candidates for the AG-Agronomy position in Gainesville, Florida. The job involves research in plant growth facilities and field experiments, requiring 40 hours per week plus some weekends. The expected salary is $13.00 - $15.00 per hour, with a valid driver's license and previous experience in greenhouse or field work with crops as minimum requirements. A BS in plant science or related discipline is preferred. Applicants must upload a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references by the deadline of 15 May 2025.
Job Description
60080000 – AG-AGRONOMY
University of Florida, United States
about 2 hours ago
Location:
Gainesville, FLORIDA
Deadline:
15 May 2025
Classification Title:
OPS Non-Clerical
Job Description:
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 hr.ufl/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 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 .
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.
This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not .
Health Assessment Required:
No
