LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV

Requisition No: 860683

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV - 42000878

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42000878

Salary: $39,846.82 - $47,816.08

Posting Closing Date: 09/24/2025

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LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IV

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF FOOD SAFETY
BUREAU OF LABORATORIES

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Patricia Hanson
3125 Doyle Conner Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Phone: (850) 666-9090
Email: Patricia.Hanson@FDACS.gov

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 biological 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 standard numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates in order to move to the next phase of consideration 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:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

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

JOB DUTIES:

Ensures samples are prepared for further analysis, such as weighing and collating paperwork, including custodial activities as required. Under supervision, may perform a variety of physical tests and analyses of foods in a timely manner, usually non-instrumental; provides results to a supervisor for review. Provides support to the State Hemp Program.

Works with supervisor, staff, and laboratory quality manager to ensure quality assurance and ultimately, improvement, as required under International Organization of Standardization (ISO) 17025. Ensure inventory, equipment and biological/chemical supplies are current and complete.

Strives to ensure proper working of section, including participation in the care and maintenance of laboratory equipment; initiates purchasing of laboratory equipment and supplies (including reagent and chemicals/supplies); 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 may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of basic concepts and principles of the physical or natural sciences.
• Knowledge of the procedures, equipment and material used in the 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 relating to laboratory testing and analysis.
• 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 work in a team environment with other analysts.

• 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 www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.