LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV - 42000672

Date: Sep 18, 2024

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Requisition No: 836670

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV - 42000672

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42000672

Salary: $39,846.82 - $47,816.08

Posting Closing Date: 10/02/2024

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LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF FOOD SAFETY

BUREAU OF CHEMICAL RESIDUE LABORATORIES

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

CONTACT:

Huanwu Qi

3125 Conner Boulevard

Tallahassee, Florida 32399

(850) 617-7531

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 each year of 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.

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 PERSON AND MUST BE POST MARKED BY CLOSING DATE OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Please Note:There will be a numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates as part of the hiring process for this position.

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:

Occasional travel required.

NOTES:

Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

Performs sample preparation, extraction, partitioning and cleanup of samples submitted for analysis. Performs sample custody functions. Prepares samples for routine and non-routine analysis. Prepares laboratory reagents and solutions and records all reagent information in appropriate logbooks. Documents observed inadvertent deviations from procedures in appropriate procedural logbooks. Maintains equipment used and records equipment information in appropriate logbooks. Maintains and evaluates lab critical temperature control systems. Provides support to the State Hemp Program.

Receives and examines samples submitted to the Laboratory for analyses to determine program assignments and storage requirements. Maintains sample custody of submitted samples, i.e., assigns sample numbers and batch numbers, checks samples in and out of storage, retains samples for appropriate time periods, maintains accurate records of sample locations utilizing the laboratory’s sample tracking system, physically discards samples when retention periods are complete, etc.). Accurately records and verifies sample information data in a wide variety of appropriate physical and electronic logbooks and databases. Creates sample coversheets and daily schedules from the database. Spikes samples with appropriate QC spiking standards using volumetric pipettes. Coordinates with lab managers to compile and archive lab data per customer requirements.

Discards hazardous waste materials. Collects and secures hazardous waste in appropriate containers. Labels hazardous waste containers according to SOPs. Keeps logbooks up to date on hazardous materials. Transports hazardous waste materials to satellite storage site. Maintains orderly laboratory chemical and supply storage in area of responsibility. Rotates incoming chemicals and supplies in order to utilize oldest stocks first.

Compiles and collates analytical batches in preparation for review by the technical program manager. Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies. Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of procedures, materials, and chemistry laboratory equipment obtained primarily from on the job experience and practices.

• Knowledge of arithmetic and laboratory mathematics.

• Skill in utilization of personal computer with database or spreadsheet software for recording and maintaining records.

• Skill in operation and perceptive use of various laboratory equipment and glassware.

• Skill in use of appropriate sample-handling techniques developed through on the job experience.

• Skill in use of mini columns and solid phase extraction (SPE) techniques.

• Skill in performing routine maintenance on laboratory equipment developed through on the job experience.

• Skill in use of volumetric pipetting techniques.

• Ability to effectively perform assigned sample preparation and chemical analysis using established laboratory procedures and tasks by understanding and following technical instructions and by applying acquired on the job experience.

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations for preparing and diluting chemical reference materials/standards and reagents.

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments in absence of direct supervisor.

  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 visitwww.myfrs.com;)

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• Tuition waivers;

• And more!

  For a complete list of benefits, visitwww.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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

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