LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV - 42005336

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

7d • $40,000 - $48,000

About The Position

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IVFLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICESDIVISION OF FOOD SAFETYBUREAU OF LABORATORIESOPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
CONTACT:Huanwu Qi [email protected] REQUIREMENTS:A high school diploma or its equivalent and four (4) years of experience in laboratory work; or College or vocational/technical training can substitute at the rate of 30 (1 year) semester, 45 quarter (1 year) or 720 (1 year) classroom hours for each year (4 years) of the required experience provided such education includes three courses in the physical and/or natural sciences. Certain positions within this class require individuals to meet specific federal or state regulations as identified by the employing agency. If using a college or vocational/technical training to substitute for the required years of experience, a TRANSCRIPT MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION via PEOPLE FIRST OR US MAIL TO: CONTACT PERSON AND MUST BE POST MARKED BY CLOSING DATE OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) Please Note: There will be a standard numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates in order to move to the next phase of consideration as part of the hiring process for this position.
ATTENTION CANDIDATES
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services valuesand supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualifiedindividuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Occasional travel required.NOTES:To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and four (4) years of experience in laboratory work; or College or vocational/technical training can substitute at the rate of 30 (1 year) semester, 45 quarter (1 year) or 720 (1 year) classroom hours for each year (4 years) of the required experience provided such education includes three courses in the physical and/or natural sciences.
• Knowledge of basic concepts and principles of the physical or natural sciences.
• Knowledge of the procedures, equipment and material used in the laboratory testing and analysis.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• Skill in the use of laboratory equipment and materials.
• Ability to collect, record and analyze laboratory data.
• Ability to understand and follow technical instructions relating to laboratory testing and analysis.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to perform laboratory tests and analyses.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations.
• Ability to comply with strict procedural and quality control/quality assurance guidelines in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.
• Ability to use laboratory computer applications (email, data processing, spreadsheet, database, word processing) in a networked environment.
• Ability work in a team environment with other analysts.

Responsibilities

• As a bureau sample custodian, logs samples into the bureau using established protocol ensuring chain-of-custody and assures a sample’s integrity throughout its life in the laboratory.
• Provides support to the State Hemp Program.
• Ensures samples are prepared for further analysis, such as weighing and collating paperwork, including custodial activities as required.
• May perform a variety of Bureau laboratory support functions, media and reagent preparation, and/or physical tests and analyses of foods in a timely manner, usually non-instrumental; provides results to supervisor or senior analyst for review.
• Works with supervisor, staff and bureau quality manager to ensure quality assurance and ultimately, improvement, as required under International Organization of Standardization (ISO) 17025.
• Ensure inventory, equipment and biological chemical supplies are current and complete.
• Strives to ensure proper working of the bureau, including participation in the care and maintenance of laboratory equipment; ensures laboratory and work areas are clean and orderly.
• Maintains personal expertise in analytical procedures, quality assurance and improvement through self-motivation.
• Complies with state and department policies and procedures for analysis of foods.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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 visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED