Scientist - Biotech jobs in Tallahassee, FL

Requisition No: 826752

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68037434 - BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68037434

Salary: $1,768.23 - $2,125.52 biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 04/18/2024

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The Bureau of Field Operations is responsible for the survey and certification process of health care facilities across the State of Florida. These surveys ensure that all state licensed, and federally certified health care facilities meet the established state and/or federal requirements and patients and residents receive safe, quality health care. Field Operations staff also ensure the safety of residents in health care facilities when emergencies such as natural disasters occur.

The Work You'll Do:

This position may require extensive travel, including significant overnight travel.

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

The primary function of this position is to provide a high level of professional expertise to a complex multi-program survey process. This survey process will include all responsibilities for state licensure of medical laboratories in Florida and also include responsibilities for the certification requirements to participate under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). This position will be required to conduct on-site inspections of clinical laboratories, performing these duties as a team member, or individually as assigned. The incumbent will document findings and complete written reports of survey findings. Other duties may include inspections of other health care providers and development of technical reports and training, as assigned.

The incumbent must be proficient with computer equipment and software programs, such as Microsoft Word and Outlook, as well as smart phone technology.

The incumbent must also be available to work before and after normal work hours including weekends and holidays.

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:

• State Group Insurance Coverage Options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions;

• Generous annual and sick leave benefits;

• 9 paid holidays a year and 1 Personal Holiday each year;

• Career advancement opportunities;

• Tuition waiver for courses offered by Florida’s nationally ranked State University System ;

• Training and professional development opportunities;

• And more!

Contact: Karla Beasley 850-412-4493 or Michelle Rogers 727-512-5349

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles, techniques, and equipment used in clinical analysis and testing.

• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.

• Ability to effectively communicate with professional laboratory personnel and providers of laboratory services.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to analyze data and compile reports, and knowledge of laboratory operations.

• Ability to understand and apply rules and regulations relating to clinical laboratories.

• Ability to utilize microcomputer equipment and software to enter, retrieve and manipulate data required to perform licensure and certification functions.

• Ability to lift a laptop/ tablet computer and work manuals with or without accommodation.

• Ability to travel with or without accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Two or more years of experience working with medical laboratory procedures in a medical laboratory.

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Biological Science or Clinical Laboratory.

• Preference given to an American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certified Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Technologist licensed in the State of Florida, or a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: KARLA BEASLEY (850) 412-4540 or 4493

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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.