Ops Laboratory Technician

Requisition No:871007 Agency:
Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title:

OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I -  Pay Plan:
Temp Position Number:  Salary: $18.75 Hourly Posting Closing Date: 03/10/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREAND CONSUMER SERVICES DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

*** OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY--

THIS IS A PART-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION***

CONTACT:

Holly Higgins,

A high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience in laboratory work;
or

College or vocational/technical training can substitute at the rate of 30 semester (1 year), 45 quarter (1 year) or 720 classroom hours (1 year) for the required experience provided such education includes three courses in the physical and/or natural sciences.

Certain positions within this class require individuals to meet specific federal or state regulations as identified by the employing agency.

EDUCATIONAL

NOTE:

Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.

A list of approved agencies can be viewed at Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.

*** ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

General:
The duties and responsibilities for this position are directly related to the agency mission of the number of official samples analyzed and analytical tests conducted under F.S. Chapter 578. This position provides laboratory support services and assists with sample processing for the bureau’s seed laboratory program. Performs routine sample preparation procedures for seed samples submitted to the Bureau of Agricultural Environmental Laboratories.

Prepares reagents used in seed testing. Cleans laboratory glassware, performs equipment checks and assists with the organization and disposal of official seed samples. Assists seed analysts with blending and planting. Provides administrative assistance for seed sample processing.

Performs routine sample preparation procedures for seed samples submitted to the Bureau of Agricultural Environmental Laboratories. Washes seed samples to remove coatings, dries samples and stacks towels. Prepares reagents used in seed testing (such as tetrazolium and potassium nitrate) according to Standard Operating Procedures; and documents reagent preparation information in the applicable record.

Cleans and prepares laboratory glassware including petri dishes and other seed laboratory glassware. Cleans and prepares work areas. Performs equipment checks for water in the…