CHEMIST I - 64007110

Requisition No: 869340 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: CHEMIST I - 64007110

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64007110 

Salary:  $1,336.92 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 02/11/2026 

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Open Competitive Opportunity

Florida Department of Health

Bureau of Public Health Laboratories

Jacksonville Laboratory

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a laboratory position responsible for performing non-technical duties related to preparing samples, supplies and reagents in the Newborn Screening laboratory.

 

Accession newborn screening blood spot specimens and scan demographic cards into the Laboratory Information System. 

Saturday work and emergency work as required.

 

Perform machine punching of satisfactory blood spot specimens for newborn screening testing.

 

Monitor and record temperatures and humidity as required. Prepare reagents and plates for newborn screening testing. Track inventory, maintain and store supplies.

 

Perform other related duties 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

 

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

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

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

 

Please be advised:

 

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

 

This position requires a security background check and/or drug scre