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Employment Type : Full-Time
Requisition No: 436383 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST IV - SES - 64007152 Position Number: 64007152 Salary: $50,033.46 - $65,778.85 Annually Posting Closing Date: 09/22/2021 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE SES Bureau of Public Health Laboratories - Miami Your Specific Responsibilities: This is a highly independent professional position responsible for overseeing and providing testing in Virology and Bioterrorism Sections of the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories-Miami. This includes conducting high-complexity testing for a wide variety of infectious agents, including both viral and bacterial agents and biological toxins. This position is primarily responsible for supervising personnel assigned to the Virology Section, including evaluation and scheduling of staff, planning and directing work, approving leave, and having authority for hiring and taking disciplinary action or effectively recommending such actions. Provides training to staff in the performance of diagnostic assays and biosafety procedures. This position is also responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a quality management system for all testing performed in the section, ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory standards. Maintain inventory of expendable supplies. Review and approve test results. Complete staff time records and perform yearly performance evaluations for direct reports. Perform testing, coordinate workflows, and provide technical support in the Virology Section, including reviewing results and reporting. Participates in all efforts to meet the expected turn-around-time for the section with emphasis on enhanced service whenever possible. Participates in laboratory proficiency testing. Coordinates with other supervisors and staff to ensure successful laboratory operations. Ensures preventative maintenance of instruments is conducted in a timely basis as required by the manufacturer, regulatory authorities, and good laboratory practices. Conducts risk assessments of new assays and procedures. Designs studies to validate and verify new assays in accordance with applicable regulatory standards. Work with vendors to select and procure new instruments, equipment, and assays. Procures necessary supplies, equipment, reagents, and services as needed and in accordance with state purchasing regulations. Serves as a subject matter expert for virology testing and coordinates with other organizations and agencies, such as county health departments, hospitals, and reference laboratories, to design, implement, and maintain surveillance systems and testing. Represents BPHL-Miami to external stakeholders and works with customers to ensure needs are being met. Prepares and present papers of project results as needed. Prepares periodic progress reports of project for the administration. Performs other laboratory and administrative work as required. Performs related work in the bioterrorism lab when necessary. A state of Florida Clinical Laboratory Supervisor License is required. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of terminology, principles and techniques used in analysis and testing. Knowledge of procedures, techniques and 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. Qualifications: Minimum: The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 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 (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Preferred:
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 the Healthiest State in the Nation.
Values:
I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
Where You Will Work:
Department of Health
Bureau of Public Health Laboratories
Miami Laboratory
1325 NE 14th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33125
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:
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For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Please be advised:
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: http://www.sss.gov
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 upon 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.
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.
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