CHEMIST III - 64005509

Requisition No: 850869 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: CHEMIST III - 64005509

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64005509 

Salary:  $1,692.31 - $2,088.46 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 04/18/2025 

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FLORIDA DEAPRTMENT OF HEALTH-INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

Bureau of Public Health Laboratories

Jacksonville Laboratory

Salary Range: $1,692.31 - $2,088.46 Biweekly

 ***INTERNAL AGENCY POSTING***

This is an Internal Agency Posting, only current DOH employees will be considered,

all others will be automatically disqualified.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional laboratory Senior Chemist position responsible for testing, coordination and monitoring of samples tested in Newborn Screening.  This includes Hemoglobinopathies, Amino Acidemias, Fatty Oxidation Disorders, Organic Acidemias, and other Metabolic, Genetic and Endocrine disorders. 

Prepare tests on all newborn screening filter paper blood specimens to detect infants at risk for Sickle Cell, Amino Acidemias, Fatty Oxidation Disorders, Organic Acidemias, Endocrine, Genetic, and other metabolic disorders performed in the Newborn Screening Laboratory. Checks and approves the acceptability of teste results electronically transmitted to mainframe computer database.  Assure that all positives and borderline results have correct data concerning date of collection, birth weight, type of feeding and transfusion. Perform follow-up testing to confirm results on those infants at risk for the disorders tested in the Newborn Screening Laboratory. Report all presumptive positive results to CMS with prior review from immediate supervisor. Maintain records of Borderlines and Positives reported to Children’s Medical Services (CMS) and document on Patient Care.  Participates in pilot studies of new disorders or parallel studies using different reagent kits.  Perform duties and responsibilities of the immediate supervisor in his or her absence.

Maintain quality control data, participate successfully in proficiency testing and take corrective actions as needed.

Perform daily maintenance of instruments and troubleshooting if needed...

Delineate blood spots for hand punch, machine punch and those that are unsatisfactory on a rotating basis.

Perform other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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

Knowledge of procedures, techniques and equipment used in lab testing and analysis. 

Knowledge of the method of data collection. 

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum - Be eligible to obtain a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or higher, or Public Health Technologist or higher.

Preferred - Bachelor degree or hold a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or higher, or Public Health Technologist or higher.

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.

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.

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.