MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST II - 64064715 1

State of Florida • Miami Beach, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an independent professional medical laboratory scientist position that is assigned to the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories - Miami. This position has ON-CALL assignment responsibilities.

This position is primarily responsible for the Rabies Department, including performing necropsies, slide staining, and Direct Fluorescent Antibody (DFA) testing in accordance with Bureau of Public Health Laboratories (BPHL) standard operating procedures. The role also ensures quality control; turnaround times are met and that results are reported to submitters in a timely manner. The incumbent will need to receive a rabies vaccine.

Prepares and discards daily medical waste following Bureau of Public Health Laboratories Bio-waste protocol. Attend staff meetings and required training. Follows BOL/DOH safety policies.

Perform molecular virology testing, influenza surveillance testing, vector borne disease testing during outbreaks.

Performs Environmental testing when needed.

Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of terminology, principles and techniques used in analysis and testing.
• Knowledge of procedures, techniques & 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.
• Candidate must be eligible for a clinical laboratory technologist license or public health license.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Performing necropsies
• Slide staining
• Direct Fluorescent Antibody (DFA) testing
• Ensuring quality control
• Preparing and discarding daily medical waste
• Attending staff meetings and required training
• Following BOL/DOH safety policies
• Performing molecular virology testing
• Performing influenza surveillance testing
• Performing vector borne disease testing during outbreaks
• Performing Environmental testing when needed
• Performing other duties as required

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
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree