BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Tomato breeding/genetics

A Biological Scientist position is available at the University of Florida, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Wimauma, FL, located about 20 miles southeast of the greater Tampa metropolitan area. This position supports a tomato breeding and genetics program using state-of-the-art genomics and classical breeding for the development of improved varieties. The employee will coordinate and participate in the daily operations of both the field and laboratory research activities. A bachelor's degree in biology, genetics, or related specialization and one year of appropriate experience is required.

Responsibilities include:

1. Management of field, greenhouse, and laboratory experiments.
2. Collection and analysis of field trial data.
3. Plant DNA isolation and molecular analysis.
4. Maintain a database of plant breeding records.
5. Prepare materials for research and extension reports, meetings and publications.
6. Supervise trainees, students and part-time workers.  

To apply, please visit the web site http://jobs.ufl.edu and use the Search Postings function to find the job requisition number 0703986. The application must be submitted before October 29, 2007. For further information, please contact Dr. Jeremy Edwards at edwardsjd@ufl.edu.

http://gcrec.ifas.ufl.edu/JDEdwardscv.htm