Laboratory Technician (Finance)

Include in this category persons employed for the primary purpose of performing academic support, student service and institutional support activities and whose assignments would require either college graduation or experience of such kind and amount as to provide a comparable background. Include employees such as librarians, accountants, personnel, counselors, system analysts, coaches, lawyers, and pharmacists.Minimum qualifications:

• Detail and task-oriented
• Comfortable on a boat, in the sun, in the summer in Florida
• A current student or recent graduate of biology, environmental science, marine science or another related field
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Contact the USF ADA Lead ( hr-ADA-Request@usf.edu ) to coordinate your accommodation request.The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
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Working at USF
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With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
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To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Joining project staff on oyster and barnacle collection trips around Tampa Bay to assist with sample and data collection
• Various lab duties, including but not limited to:
  • Conducting accelerated solvent extractions (ASE) for future chemical analysis
  • Sample prep work (freezing and/or dehydrating biological samples, combusting/sterilizing collection jars, blending and/or grinding samples, etc.)
  • Keeping inventory of supplies
  • Lab protocol documentation & data recording