Laboratory Technician (Medical Examiner)

Salary: $16.50 - $29.72

Job Overview

This position will assist forensic toxicologists with laboratory duties working with biological samples and specimens to include administrative duties preparing reports and ensuring safety.

Core Competencies

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one''s personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.

• Receives, processes, and disposes of biological samples and preparing specimens for analysis.
• Maintains inventory and orders laboratory supplies.
• Administrative data entry and preparing toxicology reports.
• Performs laboratory quality assurance and safety checks.
• Prepares reagents.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Specifications

• Working knowledge of terminology and techniques used in a toxicology laboratory.
• Working knowledge of basic laboratory equipment (including balances, pipettes, centrifuges, pH meter, etc.).
• Ability to follow laboratory instructions.
• Ability to conduct basic laboratory tests.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Detail oriented.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a laboratory environment with biohazardous materials and chemical hazards.

Work Category

Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Associates degree from an accredited institution in a natural science in chemistry, biochemistry, forensic science, or related field; AND
• One year experience in a laboratory; OR
• An equivalent combination of education (not less than a high school diploma/GED), training, and experience that would
• reasonably be expected to provide the job‐related competencies noted above; AND
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver''s License.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee's department, the County's Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.