Biological Scientist III - 64067542

DGS Office of External Affairs; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health in St. Petersburg is seeking a Biological Scientist III to lead lead poisoning surveillance and serve as an epidemiologist, investigating environmental health concerns and supporting outbreak preparedness.

The role uses ESSENCE and Merlin for disease surveillance, includes laboratory follow-up, public health education, and collaboration with clinicians and community partners.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of public health principles related to environmental health inspections and disease surveillance.
• Skilled in performing capillary blood lead level testing on children 6 years and collecting laboratory specimens.
• Skilled in preparing surveillance reports, data summaries, and creating graphs to illustrate data findings.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with community, State, and federal partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead lead poisoning surveillance and serve as an epidemiologist.
• Investigate environmental health concerns and conduct disease surveillance using ESSENCE and Merlin.
• Perform follow-up on laboratory reports and ensure data quality.
• Conduct community outreach on lead exposure and environmental toxins.
• Contribute to outbreak preparedness and public health education.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and community partners.

Skills

Public health surveillance

Blood lead testing

Data reporting & graphs

Collaboration across partners

Valid driver's license

Job description

A Biological Scientist III position in the Florida Department of Health, based in St. Petersburg, that leads lead poisoning surveillance and serves as an epidemiologist. The role involves investigating environmental health concerns, conducting disease surveillance using data systems like ESSENCE and Merlin, performing follow-up on laboratory reports, and conducting community outreach on lead exposure and environmental toxins. The incumbent will work on outbreak preparedness, provide public health education, and collaborate with healthcare providers and community partners.

Key qualifications:

• Valid driver's license
• Knowledge of public health principles related to environmental health inspections and disease surveillance
• Skilled in performing capillary blood lead level testing on children 6 years and collecting laboratory specimens
• Skilled in preparing surveillance reports, data summaries, and creating graphs to illustrate data findings
• Ability to collaborate effectively with community, State, and federal partners