Career Opportunities

Lab Technician

Job Location

1751 Mound Street

Position Available

Immediately (open until filled)

Salary

$19.86/hour plus benefits (Sarasota County Government position)

Job

The Twelfth Judicial Circuit has an opening for a full-time laboratory technician to work with Sarasota County’s Treatment Court Programs. The lab technician is primarily responsible for the monitoring and collection of urine of treatment court clients. The lab technician will also be 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; observe and collect urine/breath testing samples; directs testing of urine samples, analyzing and recording of all test results for illegal drugs and alcohol.

Your daily responsibilities:

• Monitors and tracks urine specimens for each client in both North County and South County locations;
• acquire and maintain lab analyzer certification within 6 months of date of hire;
• data entry and reports (maintain accurate and detailed statistical records); 
• stays knowledgeable of lab policies and procedures and helps update as needed;
• maintains equipment and chemical supplies;
• supplies the Court with written and/or oral reports; 
• attend court hearings as needed; and
• inventories testing equipment and orders all testing supplies.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Basic knowledge of the legal system, court processes and procedures;
• knowledge of and ability to develop lab policies and procedures;
• knowledge of illegal substances and prescription drugs, masking agents, drug retention schedules and levels of substances for testing purposes;
• knowledge of laws pertaining to probation, corrections, alcohol and drug treatment, and the criminal justice process; 
• ability to organize and prioritize;
• ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• ability to provide accurate data entry;
• ability to maintain confidentiality;
• ability to handle multiple tasks with deadline requirements;
• ability to interact professionally and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisor, co-workers and the public; and
• ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or from a technical program. Work experience and/or education equivalent combination will substitute for the degree requirement.

Benefits

The Sarasota County Government benefit package includes health, dental and vision insurance; supplemental insurance (cancer, disability, and accident); Florida Retirement System membership; and paid time off. Click here for more information: Sarasota County Employee Health and Benefits

Apply

Apply directly through Sarasota County Government Career Opportunities page. You must complete the online application to be considered for this position.

The successful applicant will be subject to a Criminal Background Check. The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the application/selection process, please call 941-861-7811.