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MyFlorida OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I - 42902599 in KISSIMMEE, Florida
OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I - 42902599
Date: Sep 17, 2024
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Requisition No: 836782
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I - 42902599
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 42902599
Salary: $18.75 - $20.27/Hourly
Posting Closing Date: 09/29/2024
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OPS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY
*OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY --
THIS IS A FULL-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION*
CONTACT:
Dr. Mamoon Rashid
2700 N. John Young Parkway
Kissimmee, FL 34741
Phone: 321-697-1415
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) 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.
The incumbent must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
Occasional travel required.
Some alternate work hours required to accomplish duties and responsibilities.
The incumbent may be required to work split shift on Saturdays to provide coverage for sample acceptance.
NOTES:
Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
JOB DUTIES:
Serves as point of contact to all customers (internal and external). Greets customers/clients in a professional manner. Assists customers/clients with completing required submission forms. Addresses all customer questions regarding the Shipping/Receiving Section. Answers multi-line telephone system and logs calls; checks and routes voice messages; determines importance of calls; answers basic billing questions and provides information on testing costs, submission requirements and shipping procedures. Receives and posts payments to customers’ accounts within the USA Laboratory Information Management System (USALIMS), reconciles and balances end of shift reports. Prints, scans, emails or mails out bulk reports; mails clients’ invoices/statements; and processes and delivers mail. Retrieves information from thediaglab@FDACS.govdaily, forwarding to proper departments and responding accordingly. Receives, logs, and distributes faxes to the appropriate departments. Verifies veterinarian license accreditation and address for all Health Certificate order forms (via online program) and notifies veterinarians of any corrections to be returned and re-submitted. Confirms Coggins test results are signed, stamped, and scanned into the USALIMS. Confirms client account is current before providing finalized report to the clients. Uploads reports received from a collaborating laboratory. Monitors office supplies within the Shipping/Receiving Section. Assists in checking all U.S. regular mail for suspicious looking items prior to delivery to sections. Assists with laboratory marketing events.
Assists in receiving, documenting, handling, and processing samples submitted to the laboratory and in the shipping of samples to other laboratories. Enters client and sample information into the USALIMS database. Contacts clients if there is a question concerning condition of samples submitted for testing and answers clients’ questions concerning sample handling and proper procedures for shipping to laboratory. Confirms the accuracy of the accompanying submission request including signing and dating of the chain of custody documents. When specimens are damaged in shipment, communicates situation to the sender. Assists sorting by section, timely processing and delivery or notification for pickup to testing sections. Assists in scanning sample submission forms into USALIMS and verifies by checking via document import maintenance or other means if the sample submission forms are attached appropriately to accessions in USALIMS. Assists in the efficient organization of samples received, opening of packages, checking contents, matching samples to submission forms, chronological sorting, labeling and processing (as per instructions) of samples prior to distribution. Ensures strict compliance with Shipping/Receiving Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), as mandated by Quality Assurance-Quality Control and the Shipping/Receiving supervisor. Assists in shipping samples to other laboratories when required, prepares internal records, shipping forms and documents in compliance with applicable state, federal and HAZMAT regulations. Ensures strict compliance with all diagnostic specimen shipping regulations to ensure appropriate packaging of samples submitted to the National Veterinary Services Laboratory or other reference laboratories for testing. Attends training as needed for compliance. Assists in organization of laboratory materials and supplies and cleanliness of Shipping/Receiving Section. Maintains files of submission requests, worksheets, SOPs, forms, and all paperwork for samples that need to be sent out to reference laboratories. Invoices clients’ lab accounts for outbound supply requests and inbound samples using the Laboratory Sample Submission Service.
Researches and collects data for Customer Service Reports as requested. Incumbent is responsible for removing animal carcasses from delivery vehicles, and transferring animals to necropsy lab when the Necropsy Section Laboratory Technician I (diener) is absent, otherwise engaged, or during emergencies. Incumbent is knowledgeable in the operation of hoist and other equipment necessary for the receipt of carcasses.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Computer skills
Oral communication skills
Receptionist skills
Ability to handle a multiple phone line.
Ability to operate a photocopying machine.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee is more than just a paycheck.
Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*);
Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com (https://www.myfloridacfo.com/DeferredComp/) ;
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) (https://opsfl.aigrs.com/plan-details/social-security-alternative-plan) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees);
Flexible Spending Accounts; For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com ;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per (week) refer to People First at 877-562-7287 or go to:
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https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees
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.
Location:
KISSIMMEE, FL, US, 34741 KISSIMMEE, FL, US, 34744 KISSIMMEE, FL, US, 34746
Nearest Major Market:Orlando