Requisition No: 827682 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV - 42001036

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42001036 

Salary: $37,000.08 - $37,991.98 

Posting Closing Date: 05/02/2024 

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LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Dr. Reddy Bommineni, (321) 697-1405

2700 N. John Young Parkway,

Kissimmee, FL 34741

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and four (4) years of experience in laboratory work.

College or vocational/technical training can substitute at the rate of 30 semester, 45 quarter or 720 classroom hours for the required experience provided such education includes three courses in the physical and/or natural sciences.

Certain positions within this class require individuals to meet specific federal or state regulations as identified by the employing agency.

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

If using a college or vocational/technical training to substitute for the required years of experience, a TRANSCRIPT MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION via PEOPLE FIRST OR US MAIL TO: CONTACT NAME (see above address) AND MUST BE POST MARKED BY CLOSING DATE OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Incumbent must pass a pulmonary function test with medical evaluation, must undergo and pass regular respirator fit testing, and must wear a respirator when required.

Will be subject to the requirements of the proper use of appropriate respirator.

Occasional travel required.

Some alternate work hours required to accomplish duties and responsibilities.

JOB DUTIES:

Assists the Pathologist (Veterinarian) on duty and Bio-Scientist with daily procedures of the clinical pathology/parasitology section. Responsible for assisting and performing a variety of fecal, hematological and serological procedures within the turnaround time as advertised. Prepares laboratory worksheets indicating procedures accomplished and results of those tests. Performs a variety of fecal analysis including, but not limited to, fecal floatation’s, sedimentations, parasite egg counts and parasite identification. Responsible for conducting hemograms, biochemical profiles analysis, and endocrinology assays using automated equipment and performs manual white blood cell differentials as requested.

As a laboratory technician of the clinical pathology/parasitology section the incumbent ensures daily accuracy of the equipment, to include the upkeep, maintenance, calibration and priming of equipment, and maintaining accurate records. Ensures the section has standards for all species tested and participates in third party quality assurance proficiency tests on a quarterly basis to ensure reliability of results. Responsible for preparing laboratory worksheets indicating procedures accomplished and results of those tests. Ensures the cleanliness of the work areas and biohazardous waste disposal of the assigned duty section is maintained, and performs daily pick-up of samples delivered in shipping and receiving. Responsible for following all approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) when conducting diagnostic assays. Required to comply with Quality Assurance (SOP’s). Assists section with SOP updates. Adheres to laboratory safety guidelines.

Cross trains in other testing areas, including the Necropsy Section to assist necropsy veterinarians in the absence of the primary necropsy diener, depending on the case load. Incumbent will perform diener duties as needed to include: receiving live and dead animals; transferring large animals to the necropsy table and/or cooler by the means of a hoist; preparing necropsy utensils; and ensuring the disinfection and decontamination of the necropsy room to include laundry and cleaning the necropsy room floor.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Computer skills
• Oral communication skills
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

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 visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.

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.