Laboratory Technician III

Laboratory Technician III

Job no: 540602

Work type: Staff Full-Time

Location: Indian River

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

Department: 60900000 - AG-FMEL-VERO BEACH

Classification Title:
Laboratory Technician III

Classification Minimum Requirements:
Associate's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of related experience or a high school diploma and six years of related experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Job Description:
Laboratory Management
• Support daily lab operations and workflows.
• Train and supervise students, technicians, and visiting researchers.
• Maintain lab equipment, space, and safety standards.
• Manage inventory (supplies, chemicals) and place orders.
• Oversee hazardous waste handling.
• Operate state vehicle

Laboratory & Field Work
• Coordinate shipping/receiving of samples and supplies
• Perform routine lab research (e.g., mosquito insecticide resistance studies)
• Maintain mosquito colonies (including blood-feeding using chickens)
• Conduct molecular biology tasks:

o DNA extraction

o Genomic library preparation
• Record and report experimental observations

Data Management & Program Support
• Manage
and analyze experimental data
• Prepare graphs, tables, and summaries for publications
• Conduct literature reviews

Expected Salary:
$22.03 per hour; Commensurate with education and experience

Required Qualifications:
Associate's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of related experience or a high school diploma and six years of related experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.


Driver's License required.

Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in entomology, biology, or related field
• 1-2 years of research experience, especially related to mosquitoes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Experience preparing chemical solutions and working with micropipettes.
• Experience with DNA extraction, PCR, and gel electrophoresis
• Ability to critically analyze procedures and results of molecular assays. • Proficiency in basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as R.
• Previous experience as a laboratory technician.
• Previous experience training others in the laboratory.
• Available to work for 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
• Willingness to work with mosquitoes and potentially be exposed to mosquito bites daily.
• Good record keeping abilities and strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to learn new methods/techniques and to work independently.
• Willingness to conduct repetitive monotonous tasks in a timely manner, and to conduct tasks with close attention to detail and with a diligent working style.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

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 our for more specific information.

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

*Expected salary range has been updated.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Advertised: 31 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 14 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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