MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST I - 64000801
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Scientist I performs medical laboratory work involving independent judgment in a variety of complex laboratory procedures at the Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Public Health Laboratories, Miami Laboratory. The role requires a valid clinical laboratory license and includes on-call assignments. The scientist performs HIV-1 NAAT testing and reporting, serology testing as needed, and rabies testing. Additional duties include specimen processing, quality control, proficiency testing, inventory maintenance, and proper handling and disposal of medical waste. The position may require emergency duty before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days.
Requirements
- At least qualify for a State of Florida Public Health Technician License.
- A valid clinical laboratory license is required.
- Knowledge of terminology, principles, and techniques used in analysis and testing.
- Knowledge of procedures, techniques, and equipment used in laboratory testing and analysis.
- Skill in using laboratory equipment.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
- Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.
- Security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit are required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree.
Responsibilities
- Perform and report HIV-1 NAAT testing according to established protocols, documenting required quality assurance and quality control activities.
- Perform and report serology testing when required.
- Assist with specimen login, sorting, numbering, and centrifuging for HIV testing as time permits.
- Remove brains from animals submitted for rabies testing and prepare and examine them for rabies virus using fluorescent microscopy and other staining techniques.
- Respond to on-call requirements during weekends or holidays as needed to perform rabies testing.
- Participate in program-defined studies, including sorting, centrifuging, aliquoting, packaging, and shipping specimens according to guidelines.
- Perform quality control duties and participate in proficiency testing.
- Maintain current inventory of supplies, reagents, and media required in the test section.
- Prepare and discard daily medical waste according to Bureau of Laboratories Biowaste protocol and follow BPHL/DOH policies.
- Attend staff meetings and required training.
- Perform other laboratory-related duties as required.
Benefits
- Annual and sick leave
- Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
- State group insurance options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
