Laboratory Technician Iv

Requisition No: 869884

Agency:
Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title:

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV -

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: 40,000.

Posting Closing Date: 02/18/2026

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A high school diploma or its equivalent and four (4) years of laboratory work experience; or college or vocational/technical training can substitute at the rate of 30 semester, 45 quarter, or 720 classroom hours for each year of required experience with three courses in the physical and/or natural sciences.

If using a college or vocational/technical training to substitute, 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.

Educational

Note:

Graduates utilizing degrees earned in the United States must have verification of the applicable degree. Foreign trained graduates must provide a credential evaluation by an approved agency.

Standard numerically based work sample will be administered to all eligible 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.
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out.
• 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.

Occasional travel required.

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants must provide honest and authentic responses during all stages. Use of AI tools will be considered. Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting.

As a bureau sample custodian, logs samples into the bureau using established protocol ensuring chain-of-custody and assures sample integrity throughout its life in the laboratory. Provides support to the State Hemp Program. Ensures samples are prepared for further analysis, such as weighing and collating paperwork, including custodial activities as required. May perform a variety of Bureau laboratory support functions, media and reagent preparation, and/or physical tests and analyses of foods in a timely manner, usually non-instrumental;

provides results to supervisor or senior analyst for review. Works with supervisor, staff and bureau quality manager to ensure quality assurance and improvement. Ensures inventory, equipment and supplies are current and complete. Strives to ensure proper working of the bureau, including participation in the care and maintenance of laboratory equipment; ensures laboratory and work areas are clean and orderly. Maintains personal expertise in analytical procedures, quality assurance, and improvement through self-motivation.

Complies with state and department policies and procedures for analysis of foods. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of basic concepts and principles of the physical or natural sciences.
• Knowledge of procedures, equipment and materials used in laboratory testing and analysis.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• Skill in the use of laboratory equipment and materials.
• Ability to collect, record and analyze laboratory data.
• Ability to understand and follow technical instructions for laboratory testing.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to perform laboratory tests and analyses.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations.
• Ability to comply with strict procedural and quality control/quality assurance guidelines in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.
• Ability to use laboratory computer applications (email, data processing, spreadsheet, database, word processing) in a networked environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment with other analysts.

Working for the State of Florida includes a competitive employee benefits package:

• 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 visit
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• And more!

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The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative…