OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III - 64802026
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- $26 per hour
- Location
- Florida
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- OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III - 64802026
- Date: Nov 2, 2026
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- Requisition No: 886642
- Agency: Department of Health
- Working Title: OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III - 64802026
- Pay Plan: Temp
- Position Number: 64802026
- Salary: $25.83 per hour
- Posting Closing Date: 11/12/2026
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- Florida Department of Health
- Open Competitive
- Bureau of Public Health Laboratories
- Jacksonville Laboratory
Your Specific Responsibilities
- The incumbent reports directly to the Virology Supervisor and has the primary responsibility of performing clinical molecular, serology testing in the Virology department. Additional clinical testing may be required during outbreaks.
- Prepares, processes, and performs highly complex assays on submitted clinical and animal specimens.
- Prepares stock reagents, moderately and highly complex reagents, and media for use in virology procedures.
- Performs quality assurance procedures and quality control testing.
- Accessions submitted specimens, including assigning laboratory numbers to specimens and monitors specimen quality.
- Analyzes and reports test results.
- Performs related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of terminology, principles and techniques used in analysis and testing.
- Knowledge of procedures, techniques & equipment used in lab testing and analysis.
- Skill in the use of lab equipment.
- 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
- State of Florida Clinical Laboratory License as a Laboratory Technician (Microbiology or Public Health Microbiology).
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological scienc es (
- A.S.
- degree in Medical Technology or B.S. in a biological science).
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
Benefits
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
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:
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.
- 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.
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.
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- Nearest Major Market: Jacksonville
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Equal opportunity and legal notices
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our
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.
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 (). 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.
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 (). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
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