CHEMIST II - 64007188

Requisition No: 877167 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: CHEMIST II - 64007188

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64007188 

Salary:  $38,264.07 - $61,398.84 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 06/22/2026 

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Florida Department of Health

Bureau of Public Health Laboratories

Jacksonville Laboratory

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional chemist position responsible for developing and enhancing the Medical Marijuana laboratory section of the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories.  This chemist position will provide assistance in the development, adaptation validation, and implementation of new analytical methods for specimen potency and contamination utilizing GC/MS, HPLC/MS, LC-MS/MS, ICP/MS, etc. and processing and analyzing specimens according to guidelines as recommended by ISO17025.

 

Assists in the development, adaptation, validation, and implementation of new analytical techniques used to analyze chemicals of Public Health concern utilizing GC/MS, HPLC/MS, LC-MS/MS, and ICP/MS etc. analytical instruments

 

Ensures that specimens and proficiency test survey samples are analyzed, and all processes are documented and reported within laboratory information system per BPHL methods developed within ISO17025 guidelines within the prescribed holding times

 

Assumes responsibility for instrumentation assigned, documents daily maintenance, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubling and assures quality assurance objectives are maintained for all analytical methods performed

 

Assumes responsibility for receiving, logging and proper secured storage of specimens and controlled substances required for testing

 

Tracks and monitors temperatures, gases, supplies and chemicals, reporting to supervisor weekly.

 

Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of terminology, principles and techniques used in analysis and testing. 

Knowledge of procedures, techniques & equipment used in lab testing and analysis. 

Skill in the use of lab equipment. 

Ability to communicate effectively. 

Ability to work independently. 

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

 

Qualifications:

Minimum - High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred – BS, one year or more experience.

 

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

 

Where You Will Work:

Jacksonville, Florida

 

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, den