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Agricultural Assistant I - UF/IFAS Blueberry Breeding Program

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None. Job Description: This is an Agricultural Assistant I position based in Gainesville, FL,

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Classification Title:

Agricultural Assistant I

Classification Minimum Requirements:

None.

Job Description:

This is an Agricultural Assistant I position based in Gainesville, FL, within the Blueberry Breeding Program of the Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). The position will be responsible for executing the daily maintenance of the UFBBP germplasm in a greenhouse, Nursery, and Field setting.. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work in a team environment with good communication skills are a critical component of this role. The Agricultural Assistant I will report to the Program Manager, and will collaborate closely with UFBBP team leaders, as well as graduate students and other staff members, as needed.

Duties include:

  • Assisting with the Breeding program cycle of activities (transplanting of controlled cross seedlings, seasonal pollinations, propagations, transplanting of advancing selections, germinations of controlled cross seeds, and field collection of parent plants for seasonal breeding).
    • Germplasm Maintenance in a Greenhouse and Field setting.
  • Greenhouse and field infrastructure maintenance (routine cleaning & weeding of the greenhouse facility, checks and light maintenance of the greenhouse and environmental controls)
  • Inventory and data set collection.
    • Inventory assessment with supplies needed for the greenhouse operations and data collection during the UFBBP breeding cycle activities.
Expected Salary:

Commensurate with skills and experience.

Required Qualifications:

None

Preferred:

High School diploma

Two years of experience working with plants in a plant breeding program or a closely related horticultural field.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

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

This is a time-limited position.

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 Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information. 

Health Assessment Required: Yes

 

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Gainesville, United States
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Agricultural Assistant I - UF/IFAS Blueberry Breeding Program