MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST III - 64026332 1

Requisition No: 869610 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST III - 64026332 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64026332 

Salary:  $1,636.98 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 02/23/2026 

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Florida Department of Health

Bureau of Public Health Laboratories

Miami Laboratory

 

Open Competitive Opportunity

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Performs all aspects of microbiological testing of enteric, gonococcal, and miscellaneous bacteria.

 

Coordinates and oversees testing in microbiology, performs monthly reports.  Performs training of staff in microbiology sections. Oversee maintenance of up-to date inventory of supplies, reagents, and media.

 

Performs testing for chlamydia/gonorrhea on automated equipment.

 

Performs quality control and quality assurance activity, proficiency testing.

 

Assists in Laboratory Response Network (LRN) testing of agents of Bioterrorism as member of lab surge team, as required.

 

Accessions specimen received in section into LabWare computer system, records results for review. Reviews and approves results in LabWare system.

 

Prepares and discards daily medical waste following Bureau of Laboratories Biowaste protocol.

 

Participate in on-call duty assignments with other staff, to provide telephone coverage for the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories. The incumbent will be available to accept all incoming calls after-hours on weekdays, weekends, and holidays; assess the urgency of each call; and provide an appropriate response. On occasion, a call dealing with selected urgent diseases, or a community-wide emergency will require extensive follow-up and coordination with other departmental units and other organizations/agencies that is beyond the scope of the on-call assignment. Attend staff meetings and required training. Follows Bureau of Laboratories and Department of Health safety policies.

 

Performs other lab related duties as required.

 

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 - Medical Technologist or Public Health Licensure

Preferred - Bachelor of Science

 

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:

Miami, 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 co