Ops Biological Scientist Iii

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Requisition No: 867784
Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III
- Pay Plan:
Temp
Position Number:
Salary: $27.08 PER HOUR
Posting Closing Date: 01/26/2026

• Conduct complex research studies for surveillance of disease and disease syndromes (individual and population outbreaks), including interview design, data entry and report writing to the electronic database.
• Initiate case investigations for reported diseases under direction of surveillance supervisors, perform targeted field investigations and provide oral and written presentations to health department employees and community.
• Investigate specialized research projects and provide recommendations.
• Participate in teleconferences, Epicom and meetings where regional and state information is shared; provide information to community health care providers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Willing to work before, during, or beyond normal work hours in case of an emergency.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable automobile access.
• Completed a master’s degree in public health (currently working or finished).
• Experience investigating multiple infectious diseases.
• Experience conducting targeted field investigations of infectious diseases.

• Bilingual:
  English/Haitian Creole or English/Spanish.
• Experience in public health research.
• Experience in food handling, safety, protocols and inspections.
• Experience in surveillance including ESSENCE, ILI, Epi-X or Vital Statistics.
• Experience with statistical software (SAS, SPSS, Epi Info, Access, Excel).

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements).
• Workers’ Compensation
• Reemployment Assistance
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority. Successful candidates must complete the required background checks and drug screening.