CHEMIST II

Chemist II

Your specific responsibilities include preparing tests on all newborn screening filter paper blood specimens to detect infants at risk for Amino Acidemias, Fatty Oxidation Disorders, Organic Acidemias, Sickle Cell, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Galactosemia, Biotinidase Deficiency, Cystic Fibrosis, CAH and other Endocrine, Genetic and Metabolic Disorders. You will initially check and approve test results electronically transmitted to the mainframe computer database. You will assure that all positives and borderline results have correct data concerning date of collection, birth weight, type of feeding and transfusion. You will perform follow-up testing to confirm results on those infants at risk for the Disorders tested in the Newborn Screening Laboratory. You will maintain quality control data, participate successfully in proficiency testing and take corrective actions as needed. You will perform daily maintenance of instruments and troubleshooting if needed. You will delineate blood spots for hand punch, machine punch and those that are unsatisfactory on a rotating basis. You will perform other related duties as required.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include knowledge of terminology, principles and techniques used in analysis and testing. You should have knowledge of procedures, techniques & equipment used in lab testing and analysis. You should know the method of data collection. You should be able to communicate effectively. You should be able to work independently. You should be able to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. You should be able to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Qualifications include being eligible to obtain a Florida Laboratory License minimum of Public Health Technician Clinical Chemistry. A minimum Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological sciences is preferred.

The benefits of working for the State of Florida include 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; flexible spending accounts; tuition waivers; and more!