MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST II - 64048125

Requisition No: 874906 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST II - 64048125

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64048125 

Salary:  $36,317.32 - $39,948 Annualy 

Posting Closing Date: 05/07/2026 

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Florida Department of Health

Bureau of Public Health Laboratories

Miami Laboratory

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Performing pre-analytical duties such as specimens sorting, accession, storing in Serology laboratory’s sections as needed.

 

Performs duties of the laboratory electronic results records system (LabWare) for the Miami Laboratory. Communicate with supervisors and staff to resolve LabWare problems. Prepares necessary reports on current program activities for the Bureau of Laboratories as required or directed by the Laboratory Director.

 

Perform quality control, quality assurance activities for the departments as needed.

 

Assist in monitoring laboratory’s software/ hardware equipment to sustain compliance with laboratory’s accreditation requirements in various sections.

 

Maintain supply levels as necessary for uninterrupted service delivery.

 

Perform send out of specimens for referral testing when required. Prepares and discards daily medical waste following Bureau of Laboratories bio-waste protocol. Attends staff meetings and required training and follows Bureau of Laboratories and Department of Health safety policies.

 

Perform other laboratory 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.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

 

Qualifications:

Minimum: Medical Technologist or Public Health Licensure

Preferred: Bachelor’s in 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 coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions