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Laboratory Technician
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USF Health
Sarasota, FL (In Person)
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Job Description
This position provides logistic and technical support for labs associated with the College of Arts and Science's chemistry, biology, ecology, genetics and microbiology courses. The Laboratory Specialist works directly with all science faculty and staff associated with laboratories to facilitate lab instruction. This position reports to the Laboratory Manager in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's degree with 30 semester hours in lab sciences or a Bachelor's Degree in Science area Knowledge of general principles of chemistry, microbiology, biology, physiology and ecology Familiarity of the principles and requirements of supporting science laboratory instruction. Ability to work both independently and interdependently in a rapidly evolving setting. Demonstrated proficiency in general laboratory skills. Understanding of safety aspects of chemicals, equipment, and procedures used in science labs. Analytical skills sufficient to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks to meet both short-term and long-term deadlines. Capability to maintain, troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in biology or other life science. Demonstrated proficiency in laboratory skills associated with all areas covered by this position. Experience as a laboratory technician where duties included direct responsibility for preparing labs for college courses in biology, chemistry, microbiology and molecular biology. Experience in maintaining live plants, bacterial cultures and aquaria. Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting instrumentation, electronics and common software used in college science coursesDegree Equivalency Clause:
Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.- Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
- SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
- A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
- (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
- (c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;
- (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
- (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
- Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
- Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.