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Requisition No: 882496 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST III - 64037445

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64037445 

Salary:  $42,561.57 - $52, 106.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/29/2026 

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Internal Agency Opportunity

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department. 

Florida Department of Health

Bureau of Public Health Laboratories

Jacksonville Laboratory

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is an independent, professional, Medical Laboratory Scientist position in the specialty of Serology/Immunology at the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories in Jacksonville. The incumbent in this position is a senior technical scientist, exercises independent judgment, and must have the ability to solve problems as well as make decisions. The incumbent must have the knowledge and skills to communicate with physicians, as well as other health professionals. This person may assess need/workload and make appropriate distribution and assignments.  This incumbent has the authority to review test methodologies and results, and to generate and issue reports.

The incumbent is a senior scientist performing complex serologic/immunologic procedures such as:  EIA, latex agglutination, DNA probes, fluorescent antibody, etc. for the laboratory confirmation of Syphilis, Hepatitis, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and performs amplified molecular procedures for the detection of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Hepatitis C.  Incumbent will be lead tech including special tests, pilot studies such as grants, or other projects as needed. Incumbent performs accessioning, screening, or diagnostic testing of clinical specimens daily, and reports results utilizing the Laboratory Information System (LIMS). Incumbent reviews and approves test results on LIMS and ensures the confidentiality of laboratory records and reports.

Incumbent is responsible for performing all necessary quality control related to tests performed, maintaining accurate records, and correctly reporting results utilizing LIS.  Incumbent ensures the confidentiality of laboratory records and reports.  Incumbent performs other related duties as required.

The incumbent must motivate employees to improve and maintain high quality and quantity of work performed to confirm with all current protocols, rules, and regulations regarding laboratory safety, as well as abiding by all state and federal laws that pertain to the employees, including quality control, quality assurance and competency assessments. Also, in the absence of the administrator, the incumbent may perform duties for the operation of the serology/immunology program. In the absence of the administrator, the incumbent may approve leave requests.

The incumbent serves as consultant in serology/immunology to the Bureau of Laboratories three branch laboratories, as well as to county health departments, STD clinics, and private physicians.

Performs other related duties as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the terminology, principles and techniques used in testing.

Knowledge of the procedures, techniques and equipment used in laboratory testing.

Skilled in the use of scientific laboratory equipment. 

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. 

Ability to communicate effectively. 

Qualifications:

Minimum - FL Clinical Laboratory Technologist, FL Clinical Laboratory Technician or Public Health Technician License in Serology or Microbiology

Preferred - AA/AS (MLT) or BS.

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

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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: http://www.sss.gov 

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 (1-877-562-7287). 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 112.0455, 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.    

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 (1-866-663-4735). 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 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.