OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST I - 64800170

State of Florida • Tampa, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent reports directly to the Arbovirus Serologic Testing and Environmental Surveillance Supervisor and has the primary responsibility of performing non-clinical hemagglutination inhibition 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. It also includes preparing stock reagents, moderately and highly complex reagents, and media for use in virology procedures. The position requires performing quality assurance procedures and quality control testing, accessioning submitted specimens (including assigning laboratory numbers and monitoring specimen quality), and analyzing and reporting test results. Related duties as required are also part of the responsibilities.

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.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• State of Florida Clinical Laboratory License as a Laboratory Technician (Microbiology or Public Health Microbiology), Chapter 483 F.S and Rule 6483 F.A.C or eligible for license.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• One year of laboratory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science.

Responsibilities

• Performs non-clinical hemagglutination inhibition testing.
• Performs additional clinical testing may be required during outbreaks.
• Prepares, processes, and performs highly complex assays on submitted clinical and animal specimens.
• Prepares stock reagents, moderately and highly complex reagents, and media for use in virology procedures.
• Performs quality assurance procedures and quality control testing.
• Accessions submitted specimens, including assigning laboratory numbers to specimens and monitors specimen quality.
• Analyzes and reports test results.
• Performs related duties as required.

Benefits

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• 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: Entry Level