Laboratory Technician Iv

Position Overview

Title: Laboratory Technician IV

Division: Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration’s Chemistry Program, Inorganic/Nutrients section, Tallahassee, FL.

Incumbent prepares and analyzes environmental samples in accordance with laboratory standard operating procedures, maintains records, and performs calculations and data entry for analytical results. This work supports water quality assessments and restoration projects for the State of Florida.

• Understand basic principles and techniques of chemical analysis or testing.
• Reliably and meticulously follow laboratory testing and analysis procedures.
• Perform calculations necessary to report data in compliance with applicable rules.
• Understand and follow technical instructions relating to laboratory testing and analysis.
• Work independently.
• Perform basic laboratory tests and analyses.
• Perform basic arithmetical calculations.
• Keep accurate and complete records.
• Plan and organize daily workload.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Work a daily schedule from 9 am to 6 pm within a 40‑hour workweek.
• Work after hours or on weekends if requested by the supervisor.
• Stand for long periods of time, perform repetitive movements, and lift and carry up to 30 lbs. (short distances).

At least 2 years of verifiable related experience. Post‑secondary degrees from an accredited university or college may substitute for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis.

$3,430.84 per month.

Tallahassee, FL

• 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, visit ).
• Tuition waivers.
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool.

Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies. Eligible service members may be eligible for waivers for post‑secondary educational requirements. Veterans must attach supporting documentation with each submission, including character of service documents such as DD Form 214.