MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST II - 64026352

Requisition No: 845316 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST II - 64026352

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64026352 

Salary:  $1,358.36 - $2,157.65 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 02/11/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

Bureau of Public Health Laboratories

Jacksonville Laboratory

Salary Range: $1,358.36 - $2,157.65 Biweekly

 

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a responsible technical position assigned to the Microbiology Sections of a large Public Health Laboratory. Work is performed under general supervision.

 

Assists the supervisor in planning and managing the daily workflow of the enteric bench.  Pre-analytical accessioning and processing of samples for testing enteric organisms such as Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio, Yersinia enterocolitica, Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli, and Campylobacter. Assists the PulseNet program by maintaining timely submission of organisms to Whole Genome Sequencing. Maintains good rapport with clients by presenting the department in a positive and courteous manner when calling for information or informing clients of a problem.  Accepts responsibility, as needed, for providing assistance to other section employees, preparation of departmental monthly report, preparation of proficiency samples for assay, and demographics entry.  Troubleshoots instrumentation and procedural problems.

 

Handles the following tasks: telephone inquiries regarding testing and related results, the maintenance of laboratory test records, compilation of the monthly statistical report for completed testing, performance of complex quality control testing, including participation in proficiency testing programs, refers specimens to other laboratories, coordinates and assists other technical personnel in the performance of their duties, keeps supervisor apprised of any departmental or client related problems.

 

Performs related work as required to include committee appointed duties, provide some assistance in the training of new employees and external partners (students, fellows, other laboratorians) in sample preparation procedures.

 

Will be expected to assist with the weekend work rotation which includes work on enteric outbreaks and exclusions as well as reading Colilert water results.

 

Performs related duties as needed and assigned.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the basic concepts and principles of the sciences. 

Knowledge of the procedures, equipment and materials used in laboratory testing and analysis.  Knowledge of basic math. 

Skill in the use of laboratory equipment and materials. 

Ability to understand and follow technical instructions. 

Ability to work independently. 

Ability to communicate effectively.

 

 

Qualifications:

Minimum – BS degree. Be eligible to obtain a Florida Clinical or Public Health Laboratory License in Microbiology. 

 

Preferred - 1–2-year experience.

 

 

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: