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Medical Laboratory Scientist Iv - Ses - 64026330
Location:
Miami, FL
Description:
Requisition No: 825736 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST IV - SES - 64026330 Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 64026330 Salary: $1,963.23 - $3,461.54 Biweekly Posting Closing Date: 06/26/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY Bureau of Public Health Laboratories Miami Laboratory Salary Range: $1,963.23 - $3,461.54 Biweekly SALARY WILL BE BASED ON CURRENT STATE EMPLOYMENT AS WELL AS SKILL AND EXPERTISE Your Specific Responsibilities: This is a senior scientist position directly in charge of the Clinical Testing Sections at the Miami Laboratory, including the Microbiology, Parasitology, Serology and Virology testing sections. This position spends the majority of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees' work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets. Incumbent oversees the operation in the Clinical Testing Sections at the Miami Laboratory, including Microbiology, Serology, Parasitology, and virology testing sections. The incumbent supervises and performs a variety of technical duties throughout the clinical test sections of the laboratory, as required, plus adjusts personnel needs to daily workloads within the testing sections. The incumbent reviews the on-going quality control and quality assurance programs within these sections, providing oversight for pre-analytical, analytical, and post analytical associated with such testing. The incumbent evaluates and selects proper test method for the analysis, select analytical equipment, and perform method validations for new assays. The incumbent oversees the Triage Department, ensuring that staffing is adequate and suitable for managing all receiving, shipping, and accessioning duties at the Miami Laboratory. Performs ordering of supplies to help maintain up-to date inventory of supplies, reagents, and media in the clinical sections of the laboratory. Incumbent ensures that the laboratory always has a safety committee in place. Monitors safety committee activities and provides supervision for the Laboratory Safety Officer. Have ultimate responsibility for ensuring that all new laboratory personnel receive safety training within 30 days of employment and that all employees are given safety training updates annually. Ensures the facilitation of required training for the Miami Laboratory. Manages the laboratory’s equipment inventory, providing property tags, disposing of unused/replaced equipment, and organizing the yearly 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 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 - Be eligible for a State of Florida Public Health Licensure. Bachelor Degree. Preferred – PhD Degree, hold a State of FL Public Health License, 3 years of clinical laboratory experience, and 1 year of supervisory 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 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: 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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com ); Flexible Spending Accounts. Tuition waivers. And more! 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. 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 (1-877-562-XXXX). 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. 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-XXXX). 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.
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