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MyFlorida OPS MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST IV - 64858189 in JACKSONVILLE, Florida
OPS MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST IV - 64858189
Date: May 30, 2024
Location:
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The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .
Requisition No: 830068
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST IV - 64858189
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64858189
Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 Per Hour
Posting Closing Date: 06/28/2024
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
BUREAU OF PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORIES
JACKSONVILLE LABORATORY
Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 Per hour
SALARY WILL BE BASED ON CURRENT STATE EMPLOYMENT AS WELL AS SKILL AND EXPERTISE
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Serve as the subject matter expert onCandida auristesting at BPHL.
Collaborate closely with other laboratorians, hospital-acquired infections (HAI)/ antibiotic resistance (AR) program epidemiologists, infection control personnel, and national stakeholders.
Perform outreach to private providers and laboratories and encourage submittal ofCandida aurisisolates for testing at BPHL.
Manage allCandida aurisclinical specimens submitted for testing: receipt, testing, forwarding to other sections of the laboratory or to outside collaborators if needed.
Perform weekly testing of clinical and colonization isolates ofCandida auris: confirmatory ID by MALDI-TOF, phenotypic drug testing, testing by molecular methods, and reporting results in a timely manner.
Participate in periodic proficiency and competency testing.
Provide updates to ensure and maintain the funding of the program.
Prepare weekly reports detailing testing outcomes and forward to BPHL leadership.
Ensures the necessary testing supplies are available.
Reviews quality control and quality assurance reports, keep informed on the latest guidance materials and pertinent literature.
Review the testing SOPs on a yearly basis and operate the necessary changes/updates when needed.
Perform other duties as requested.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of microbiology and molecular biology. Previous work experience in public health is a plus.
Knowledge and understanding of laboratory policies, procedures, and protocols.
Knowledge and understanding of program policies and administrative guidance related to infectious diseases.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to analyze, evaluate, research, and interpret scientific guidelines, protocols, policies, and regulations.
Qualifications:
Minimum: BSc degree in chemical/biological sciences with six months experience. Coursework experience acceptable.
Preferred: MSc degree with two or more years of work experience.
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. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:
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)
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.
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.
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 (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.
Nearest Major Market:Jacksonville