OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST I - 64800170 1

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. Responsibilities Prepares, processes, and performs highly complex assays on submitted clinical and animal specimens. Prepares stock reagents, moderately and highly complex reagents, and media for use in virology procedures. Performs quality assurance procedures and quality control testing. Accessions submitted specimens, including assigning laboratory numbers to specimens and monitors specimen quality. Analyzes and reports test results. Performs related duties as 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: State of Florida Clinical Laboratory License as a Laboratory Technician (Microbiology or Public Health Microbiology), Chapter 483 F.S. and Rule 6483 F.A.C. or eligibility for license. Preferred: One year of laboratory experience. Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science. Benefits 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) Location Tampa, FL 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Florida