MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST IV - 64030250

Medical Laboratory Scientist IV - 64030250

This is a Technical Lead position for BPHL-Miami. The incumbent will support and perform a variety of technical duties across the clinical, surveillance, and rabies sections of the laboratory. The incumbent will also assist with purchasing and asset management. This position is designated as having On-Call duties and responsibilities. The majority of the incumbent's time will be spent as a technical lead in the HIV and Hepatitis sections and as the lead person for rabies testing. The incumbent ensures quality control, troubleshooting, and places purchase orders to maintain an up-to-date inventory of supplies. The incumbent will ensure the availability of adequate reagents and supplies for the clinical and rabies sections of the laboratory, providing oversight for pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes associated with testing. The incumbent oversees the Rabies Department, ensuring that rabies testing is conducted, and reports are issued in a timely manner. They will also place purchase orders for necessary supplies. The incumbent will assist in ordering supplies to maintain an up-to-date inventory of reagents, media, and other resources for the clinical sections of the laboratory. The incumbent will serve as the property manager for the asset system, managing the laboratory's equipment inventory. This includes providing property tags, disposing of unused or replaced equipment, and organizing the annual inventory. Perform Other duties as required.

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.

Minimum - Medical Technologist or Public Health Licensure Preferred bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 click ); Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit

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. All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.