MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST IV - SES - 64007121 1 Date: Mar 21, 2024 Location: TAMPA, FL, US, 33602 TAMPA, FL, US, 33611 TAMPA, FL, US, 33607 TAMPA, FL, US, 33617 TAMPA, FL, US, 33634 TAMPA, FL, US, 33605 TAMPA, FL, US, 33619 TAMPA, FL, US, 33672 TAMPA, FL, US, 33614 TAMPA, FL, US, 33625 TAMPA, FL, US, 33618 TAMPA, FL, US, 33637 TAMPA, FL, US, 33616 TAMPA, FL, US, 33610 TAMPA, FL, US, 33609 TAMPA, FL, US, 33626 TAMPA, FL, US, 33606 TAMPA, FL, US, 33613 TAMPA, FL, US, 33604 TAMPA, FL, US, 33612 TAMPA, FL, US, 33615 TAMPA, FL, US, 33680 TAMPA, FL, US, 33620 TAMPA, FL, US, 34748 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 825465 Agency: Department of HealthWorking Title: MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST IV - SES - 64007121 1Pay Plan: SESPosition Number: 64007121 Salary: $2,495.26 - $2,744.79 Biweekly Posting Closing Date: 04/10/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Florida Department of Health - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY Bureau of Public Health Laboratories Tampa Laboratory Salary: $2,495.26 - $2,744.79 Biweekly SALARY WILL BE BASED ON CURRENT STATE EMPLOYMENT AS WELL AS SKILL AND EXPERTISE Your Specific Responsibilities: This is an independent, professional supervisory position serving as the Arbovirus Serology and Environmental Surveillance Supervisor assigned to the Virology Unit of the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories (BPHL) in Tampa. This position reports directly to the Virology Administrator. Duties are performed under general supervision and involve considerable responsibility and authority. Duties are related to the examination of specimens for the detection of arboviral disease agents. This position spends more than 50% 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. Ensures all staff complete required training and are offered additional training. This position requires travel. Incumbent is required to possess a current Driver’s License. Plans workloads, workflows, deadlines, and work objectives with employees:
Evaluates employees by establishing evaluation criteria and responsibilities.
Communicates on a regular basis with employees both individually and in staff meetings.
Makes decisions on appropriate technical procedures to be implemented.
Oversees inventory and ordering of supplies and reagents.
Is accessible to employees while testing is performed to resolve technical problems.
Ensures established testing requirements are met related to funding deliverables or as assigned by the Virology Administrator.
Oversees quality assurance, quality control, and proficiency testing for assigned areas of the Virology Unit in accordance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) requirements. Maintains clinical virology laboratory certification. Maintains appropriate equipment service contracts. Establishes and periodically evaluates safety measures in accordance with internal and external regulations.
Plans, schedules, leads others, and participates in:
Detection of antibodies to arboviruses in clinical and non-clinical specimens using high complexity serological assays.
Molecular detection from a variety of non-clinical and environmental specimens using high complexity assays.
Development and validation of new assays.
Training employees and students in the performance of serological and molecular assays following established standard operating procedures.
Result analysis, result review, and preparation of laboratory reports, including approving test results in the Laboratory Information Management System. Communicates with clients and advises on result interpretation. Prepares, reports on, and meets deliverables from funding requirements or as assigned by the Virology Administrator.
Serves as the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Select Agent Program Principal Investigator for the Bio-Safety Level-3 (BSL) laboratory. Coordinates select agent inventory.
Coordinates and communicates with BPHL and virology leadership, county health department staff, mosquito control staff, and Bureau of Epidemiology staff to improve processes and ensure effective testing of specimens. Communicates specimen submission guidelines. Develops and makes presentations to the public, partners in Department of Health, and other agencies.
Participates in public health research projects, participates in scope and design process; leads laboratory activities; and participates in data creation, data maintenance, analysis, report preparation, presentation, and development of manuscripts for publication.
Performs other related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to collect, record, and analyze scientific data relating to the biological sciences.
Ability to conduct biological research, studies or analyses using scientific methods and techniques.
Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
Knowledge of the terminology, principles and techniques used in biological research, analysis, or testing of clinical specimens.
Knowledge of procedures, techniques, and equipment used in a laboratory.
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 - Bachelor in Chemical or Biological Sciences , 3 years of non-classroom laboratory experience including at least one year of clinical laboratory experience, State of Florida Clinical Laboratory License as a Laboratory Supervisor (Microbiology or Public Health Microbiology), Chapter 483 F.S and Rule 6483 F.A.C. or eligible for license.
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:
Tampa, 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
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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.
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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.Nearest Major Market:Tampa