LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I - 64026364

Requisition No: 880885 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I - 64026364

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64026364 

Salary:  $34,760.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/21/2026 

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Division of Disease Control and Health Protection

Bureau of Public Health Laboratories

Tampa Laboratory

Serology Section

This is a full-time, in-office position.

*Pending position updates*

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is an entry level technical position involving very little independent judgment in the preparation of laboratory samples for testing that is performed by others.  This position is assigned to the Serology and Immunology section of a public health laboratory.

 

Receives, sorts, numbers, and provides pre-analytical preparation of laboratory samples as required.

 

Contact specimen provider clinics when there is a problem with a clinical specimen, manifest, and to request additional patient or specimen information.

 

Assists in other non-technical duties, including, but not limited to equipment maintenance, unpacking and storing laboratory supplies, and general housekeeping in the laboratory areas.

 

Pack and ship clinical samples to Jacksonville lab.

 

Performs related work as required.

 

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 – High School Diploma.

Preferred -- 1 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:

Tampa, 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, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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