medical laboratory scientist iv

Requisition No:

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST IV - SES

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number:

Salary:  $1, $2,692.31 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 11/04/2025 

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Florida Department of Health

Bureau of Public Health Laboratories

Jacksonville Laboratory

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly independent, professional supervisory position serving as the lead assay developer and trainer for the Molecular Department.  Responsibilities will include developing new sequencing assays for surveillance or clinical use, maintaining low volume sequencing assays, supporting other departments' development of sequencing assays, and cross-training staff to help support the department's commitments.  The incumbent will maintain proper quality control/quality assurance practices, generate Standard Operating Protocols, and other documents as needed. 

This position spends the majority of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees' work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets.

The incumbent will maintain working relationships with internal and external partners including but not limited to: BPHL employees in other departments, DOH Epidemiologists, and the CDC.

Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of sequencing methods and data analysis.  

Knowledge and understanding of laboratory policies, procedures, and protocols.

Ability to analyze, evaluate, research, and interpret scientific guidelines, protocols, policies, publications, and regulations.

Ability to work independently, communicated effectively, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum -

• Have an existing Florida Clinical Laboratory license or qualify for and are willing to apply for and maintain a Florida Clinical Laboratory license.
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences.  (FL Statue Public health laboratory scientists; licensure. 3(a))

Preferred -

• A Master's degree or PhD from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences. 3 years of experience in a Public Health Laboratory. 

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: 

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Jacksonville, Florida

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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

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• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• And more

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Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website:  

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.