MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST IV - 64030250

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST IV - 64030250 Date: Jul 23, 2026 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on ourE-Verify Website . Requisition No:880069 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: 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. 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 - Medical Technologist or Public Health Licensure Preferred – bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values Mission To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts. Vision To be theHealthiestState in the Nation. Values Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely. Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems. Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect. Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners. Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement. Where You Will Work Miami, Florida 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 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. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending on the date of your retirement. 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. 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). 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. Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) 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. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country. 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 MIAMI, FL, US, 33125

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