State of Florida · 1 day ago
OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III - 64858592
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$27.08/hr - $27.08/hrThe Florida Department of Health is dedicated to protecting and improving the health of all people in Florida. They are seeking an OPS Biological Scientist III to conduct complex research studies for disease surveillance, participate in outbreak investigations, and provide recommendations based on specialized research projects.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Conducting Complex Research studies for surveillance of disease and disease syndromes (of individuals and population outbreaks) to include diseases associated with food, water, and those suspected of being due to a weapon of mass destruction biological agents. This process would include interviewing individuals and writing up these reports so they can be submitted to the electronic database. This may also entail questionnaire and interview design. Will also advise patients regarding their disease and how to prevent future occurrence (if the disease can recur)
Initiate case investigations for reported diseases on the direction of surveillance and investigation supervisors during specified time intervals. This may include appropriate and targeted field investigations and notification of managers for appropriate action. The position involves looking at the data entered and writing reports. Also, provide oral and written presentations to both health department employees and the community
Investigate specialized research projects and give recommendations
Communications – Participate in teleconferences, Epicom, and various meetings where regional and state information is shared. Will visit and consult with community health care providers giving information to the current reporting requirements for communicable disease
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural
This position requires daily in-office or field work. Willing to physically come in the office daily and perform field work
A valid driver's license, free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purposes
Currently working or finished a master's degree in public health
Experience investigating multiple infectious diseases
Experience conducting appropriate and targeted field investigations regarding infectious diseases
Preferred
Bilingual, English/Haitian Creole, or English/Spanish
Experience in Public Health research
Experience in food handling, safety, protocols, and food inspections
Experience in conducting surveillance including ESSENCE, Influenza Like Illness surveillance (ILI), CDC's Epidemic Information Exchange (Epi-X) or Vital Statistics surveillance
Experience working with statistical software (SAS, SPSS, Epi Info, Access, Excel)
Benefits
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
And more!
Company
State of Florida
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Richard Herstein, MD, MHA, MBA
Chief Hospital Administrator (CEO) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
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