OPS Lab and field research assistant
Inside Higher Ed, Gainesville, FL, United States
Job Summary
Classification Title:
OPS Lab and field research assistant.
This position is research‑focused and primarily lab‑based, with assistance required for field activities.
Responsibilities
Support soil fertility and soil health research, including soil sieving, weighing, and extraction with Mehlich‑3 or potassium chloride.
Conduct incubation assays for carbon or nitrogen mineralization.
Perform sample analyses by colorimetry or fluorometry.
Assist with plant analyses, sample grinding, and preparation for external analysis.
Maintain laboratory order, including dish washing, sample shipping, and preliminary data compilation, validation, and analysis.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in soil, plant, biological, or agricultural sciences, or a related field.
Valid U.S. driver’s license at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate degree with at least three years of experience in lab protocols related to soil fertility and soil health.
Experience in field research in Florida.
Salary
$17–$19 hourly.
Location
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL).
EEO Statement
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Classification Title:
OPS Lab and field research assistant.
This position is research‑focused and primarily lab‑based, with assistance required for field activities.
Responsibilities
Support soil fertility and soil health research, including soil sieving, weighing, and extraction with Mehlich‑3 or potassium chloride.
Conduct incubation assays for carbon or nitrogen mineralization.
Perform sample analyses by colorimetry or fluorometry.
Assist with plant analyses, sample grinding, and preparation for external analysis.
Maintain laboratory order, including dish washing, sample shipping, and preliminary data compilation, validation, and analysis.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in soil, plant, biological, or agricultural sciences, or a related field.
Valid U.S. driver’s license at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate degree with at least three years of experience in lab protocols related to soil fertility and soil health.
Experience in field research in Florida.
Salary
$17–$19 hourly.
Location
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL).
EEO Statement
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
#J-18808-Ljbffr