OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III - 64802026

State of Florida • Jacksonville Beach, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Biological Scientist III works in the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories’ Jacksonville Laboratory, within the Virology department. Reporting directly to the Virology Supervisor, the incumbent’s primary responsibility is to perform clinical molecular and serology testing. Additional clinical testing may be required during outbreaks.

The role involves preparing, processing, and performing highly complex assays on submitted clinical and animal specimens; preparing stock and complex reagents and media for virology procedures; conducting quality assurance and quality control testing; accessioning specimens and monitoring their quality; and analyzing and reporting test results. Related duties may also be assigned.

This OPS position is based in Jacksonville, Florida, and pays $25.83 per hour. Emergency duty may be required before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days.

Requirements

• Hold a State of Florida Clinical Laboratory License as a Laboratory Technician in Microbiology or Public Health Microbiology.
• Have knowledge of terminology, principles, and techniques used in analysis and testing.
• Have knowledge of procedures, techniques, and equipment used in laboratory testing and analysis.
• Be skilled in the use of laboratory equipment.
• Be able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.
• Be able to work independently.
• Be able to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Be able to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological sciences; an A.S. degree in Medical Technology or a B.S. in a biological science is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical molecular and serology testing in the Virology department.
• Perform additional clinical testing as required during outbreaks.
• Prepare, process, and perform highly complex assays on submitted clinical and animal specimens.
• Prepare stock, moderately complex, and highly complex reagents and media for virology procedures.
• Perform quality assurance procedures and quality control testing.
• Accession submitted specimens, assign laboratory numbers, and monitor specimen quality.
• Analyze and report test results.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days when required.

Benefits

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory).
• Participation in state group insurance upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed).
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed).
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary).
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed