Lab Technician

Department:
Court Administration
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The Lab Technician is responsible for the overall operation of the urinalysis-testing component and the use of the breathalyzer machine to monitor abstinence; screening, assessment and referral duties; observes and collects urine/breath testing samples; directs testing of urine samples, analyzing and recording of all test results for illegal drugs and alcohol.
The Lab Technician is responsible for the overall operation of the urinalysis-testing component and the use of the breathalyzer machine to monitor abstinence; screening, assessment and referral duties; observes and collects urine/breath testing samples; directs testing of urine samples, analyzing and recording of all test results for illegal drugs and alcohol.
Some of the essential functions of the Lab Technician:
Monitors and tracks urine specimens for each client in both North County and South County locations.
Data entry and reports (maintains accurate and detailed statistical records).
Stays knowledgeable of lab policies and procedures; helps update as needed.
Maintains equipment and chemical supplies.
Supplies the Court with written and/or oral reports as requested.
Attends court hearings as needed.
Inventories testing equipment and orders all testing supplies as needed.
About the Schedule
Work Hours:
Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in criminology, toxicology, or another related field.
Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience.
Valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior lab experience or experience in a medical field.
Supervisory experience.
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five (5) years.
Physical Demands: Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay: $52,936.00/year
Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).
If you are selected to join our team,
please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents
. You will need to present the following items on your first day:
1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options:
https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)
2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)
Benefits:
Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
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