BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR II A - SES - 64003936

My Florida CFO; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health in Jacksonville seeks a Biological Administrator II A - SES to lead the Chemical Threat section within the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories. The role supervises chemists, develops training programs, and coordinates with first responders and clinical laboratories across counties.

The position requires a Florida Clinical Chemistry Technologist license (or higher) and offers oversight of budgets, IT integration with LIMS, and collaboration with CDC programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum Florida Clinical Chemistry Technologist license (Chapter 483 F.S. and Rule 64B3 F.A.C.).
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree; 2+ years experience in supervisory roles.
• Experience supervising chemists and coordinating laboratory activities.
• Experience with chemical testing of clinical specimens and field investigations.

Responsibilities

• This professional supervisory position is assigned to the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories (BPHL) in Jacksonville. The incumbent with at least a bachelor’s degree serves as the Lead Chemical Threat Coordinator supporting public health preparedness activities for all counties served by the BPHL.
• Supervises a team of chemists who plan, develop, organize and coordinates training for first responders, hospital/clinical laboratory-based personnel and health department-based personnel for the collection and rapid transport of specimens to Level 3 LRN Chemical Response Laboratories.
• Coordinating with County Health Departments and other agencies regarding methods development and information exchange; provides consultation on capabilities of the BPHL in chemical testing and field investigations.
• Responsible for bid specs for instruments, obtaining quotes, and procurement activities for Lab operations.
• Maintains communications with the CDC LRN-C program and participates in CDC calls and webinars; represents the BPHL at meetings and conferences.

Skills

Chemical terminology

Chemical analysis procedures

Lab equipment operation

Effective communication

Independent work

Work planning & coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Education

FL Clinical Chemistry Technologist license

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIMS)

Job description

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BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR II A - SES - 64003936

Date: Oct 24, 2026

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Requisition No:881699

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR II A - SES - 64003936

Division of Disease Control and Health Protection

Bureau of Public Health Laboratories

Chemical Threat Section

This position requires daily in-office or field work.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This professional supervisory position is assigned to the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories (BPHL) in Jacksonville. The incumbent with at least a bachelor’s degree serves as the Lead Chemical Threat Coordinator supporting public health preparedness activities for all counties served by the BPHL. Work is performed under very general supervision and requires considerable independent judgment. This position spends the majority of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees' work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets.

Supervises a team of chemists who plan, develop, organize and coordinates training for first responders, hospital/clinical laboratory-based personnel and health department-based personnel for the collection and rapid transport of specimens to Level 3 LRN Chemical Response Laboratories. Activities include communicating established protocols for proper specimen collection, packaging and transportation during a chemical terrorism event or accidental release of toxic industrial chemicals. Leads the effort of a team of chemists to develop, adapt and implement new analytical techniques used to analyze clinical specimens and screen environmental samples for chemical terrorism agents.

Supervises the BPHL’s efforts to coordinate with County Health Departments, Department of Health Program Offices and other agencies of Florida State Government, such as the Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Law Enforcement and Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, regarding methods development and the exchange of technical information. Provides consultation to the Environmental Health Program Office, County Health Departments and other official agencies, concerning the capabilities and capacities of the BPHL in the area of chemical testing for clinical specimens and field investigation related to chemical terrorism.

Responsible for developing bid specs for instruments either directly or working with chemical threat staff, obtaining quotes and other documents required for the purchasing process, and other activities related to procuring necessary items for the successful operation of the Level 1 and Level 3 Chemical Threat Laboratories.

Responsible for maintaining communications with the CDC LRN-C program office and for ensuring participation in all CDC LRN-C Program calls and webinars. Represents the BPHL and Chemical Threat Preparedness at internal and external meetings, conferences and lectures, pertaining to laboratory analyses in response to chemical terrorism. Reviews technical/scientific literature. Represents the BPHL at meetings, conferences and lectures, pertaining to laboratory analyses in response to chemical terrorism.

Prepares necessary reports on current program activities as required. Assures current grant guidelines and requirements are observed and timely renewed. Oversees the timely submission of yearly budgets and expenditures. Provides administration oversite for current chemical terrorism personnel.

Responsible for working with IT to implement Chemical Threat into the Laboratory Information System. Also responsible for working with IT and CDC on integrating LIMS with the CDC Results Messenger.

Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of terminology, principles and techniques used in chemical analyses.

Knowledge of procedures, techniques and equipment used in chemical analysis.

Skill in the use of lab equipment.

Ability to communicate effectively and deliver training.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications:

Minimum – State of Florida Clinical Chemistry Technologist or higher license Chapter 483 F.S. and Rule 64B3 F.A.C.

Preferred - Bachelor’s degree. 2 years or more experience is preferred.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be theHealthiestState in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Location:

JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32202 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32224 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32209 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32218 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32244 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32231 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32246 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32210 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32226 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32256 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32205 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32208 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32225 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32254 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32207 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32259 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32219 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32216 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32212 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32204 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32206 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32250 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32222 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32221 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32211 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 33207

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.