LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES DIVISION OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY ***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY*** CONTACT: Dr. Mamoon Rashid View phone number on click.appcast.io MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience in laboratory work; or College or vocational/technical training can substitute at the rate of 30 semester (1 year), 45 quarter (1 year) or 720 classroom hours (1 year) for the required experience provided such education includes three (3) courses in the physical and/or natural sciences. Certain positions within this class require individuals to meet specific federal or state regulations as identified by the employing agency. Valid Class E Driver License ***ATTENTION CANDIDATES*** To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile). Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities.Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Incumbent must pass a pulmonary function test with medical evaluation, must undergo and pass regular respirator fit testing, and must wear a respirator when required. Will be subject to the requirements of the proper use of appropriate respirator. The incumbent must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when required. Some alternate work hours required to accomplish duties and responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to work split shift on Saturdays to provide coverage for sample acceptance. NOTES: To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position. Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment. JOB DUTIES: Serves as the primary point of contact for all customers, greeting and assisting them professionally. Helps clients to complete required submission forms and addresses all general questions related to the laboratory and direct the questions to the appropriate sections if needed. Handles a multiline phone system, logs and routes calls and voicemails, and provides general information about the laboratory, testing costs, submission requirements, and shipping procedures. Processes all incoming mail, prints/scans/emails/mails bulk reports, and monitors the View email address on click.appcast.io inbox throughout the day. Processes Health Certificate (OCVI) order forms, notify the veterinarians when corrections are needed. Confirms outgoing Coggins test results (hard copies) are properly signed, stamped, and uploaded into LIMS (VetView). Uploads reports received from reference laboratories. Monitors supplies for the Shipping/Receiving Section and assists in screening all mail for suspicious items prior to distribution. Supports laboratory marketing events as needed. Assists with receiving, documenting, organizing, and processing all samples submitted to the laboratory, including opening packages, verifying contents, matching samples to submission forms, labeling, sorting by section, and preparing them for distribution or pickup. Enters client and sample information into LIMS (VetView), scans and attaches submission forms, and verifies accuracy of all associated documentation, including chain of custody records. Communicates with clients regarding questions about sample condition, handling, or shipping procedures, and notifies senders when specimens arrive damaged or have any discrepancies. Ensures compliance with Shipping/Receiving SOPs, QA/QC requirements, and all state, federal, and HAZMAT regulations related to packaging and shipping, including preparing records and documentation for samples sent to reference laboratories. Maintains organization and cleanliness of the Shipping/Receiving section and manages files, forms, SOPs, logs, and documentation required for reference lab submissions. Assists supervisor with laboratory data analysis as needed. When needed, aids to deliver animal carcasses to the necropsy section/cooler in the absence or unavailability of the Necropsy Section staff. Provides quality control to ensure accurate equipment performance and proper maintenance with Quality Assurance and Biosafety coordinator. Applies and enhances existing procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Receptionist skills Ability to handle a multiple phone line Ability to operate a photocopying machine Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds 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 (For more information, please visit ;) For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.” SPECIAL NOTES: Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: KISSIMMEE, FL, US, 34741 KISSIMMEE, FL, US, 34746 KISSIMMEE, FL, US, 34744 For assistance, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr