OPS Medical Laboratory Scientist IV - 64857314

Ops Medical Laboratory Scientist IV

This position's duties are performed in a public health laboratory and as such include surveillance and diagnostic testing with little or no assay development or research conducted.

Your specific responsibilities:

• Coordinates sequencing-specific workloads, workflows, deadlines, and work objectives with co-workers in consultation with the supervisor.
• Makes decisions on appropriate technical procedures to be implemented in consultation with the supervisor.
• Maintains inventory of sequencing-related supplies and reagents in coordination with the supervisor.
• Assists in preparing, reporting on, and in meeting deliverables from funding requirements or as assigned by the supervisor.
• Performs quality assurance, quality control, and proficiency testing for assigned areas of the AMD and Virology Units in accordance with CLIA and non-CLIA requirements.
• Assists with the development, verification, and validation of standard operating procedures in accordance with CLIA and non-CLIA requirements.
• Assists in establishing and periodically evaluating safety measures in accordance with internal and external regulations.
• Participates in molecular characterization from a variety of clinical and non-clinical specimens using high complexity assays, primarily using sequencing methods.
• Assists Virology staff in specimen accessioning, processing, nucleic acid extraction, molecular detection.
• Development and validation of new assays in consultation with the supervisor.
• Training employees and students in the performance of molecular assays following established standard operating procedures.
• Result analysis and preparation of laboratory reports, including reporting test results in the Laboratory Information Management System. Communication with clients and advising on data interpretation in coordination with the supervisor.
• Develops and makes presentations to the public, partners in the Department of Health, and other agencies. Participates in public health research projects: participates in scope and design process, data creation, data maintenance, report preparation, presentation, and contribution to manuscripts for publication.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to collect, record, and analyze scientific data relating to the biological sciences.
• Ability to conduct biological research, studies or analyses using scientific methods and techniques.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and techniques used in biological research, analysis, or testing of clinical specimens.
• Knowledge of procedures, techniques, and equipment used in a laboratory.
• 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 – State of Florida Clinical Laboratory License as a Laboratory Technician (Microbiology or Public Health Microbiology), Chapter 483 F.S and Rule 64B3 F.A.C or eligible for license. Qualify as Testing Personnel (or higher) in a laboratory performing high complexity testing according to United States 42 CFR Part 493.

Preferred – BS/BA/BSN or higher. One year of laboratory experience.

Where you will work: Tampa, Florida.

The benefits of working for the State of Florida:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers' Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• 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 screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

The Florida Department of Health is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge.