Career Opportunities

Lab Technician

Job Location

Manatee County Judicial Center

Salary

$23.87 /hour + limited benefits (non-negotiable); this is an Other Personal Services (OPS) state-funded position. The position is paid hourly and is budgeted to work up to 40 hours per week. OPS employees are eligible for State of Florida health benefits, but do not accrue holiday, sick or vacation leave. This hourly position is not eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System.

Job

The Twelfth Judicial Circuit has an opening for a full-time laboratory technician to work with Manatee County’s Drug Court Program. The lab technician is primarily responsible for the monitoring and collection of urine specimens of Drug Court clients. The lab technician also is 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, observes and collects urine and oral fluid testing samples, directs testing of urine samples, analyzing and recording all test results for illegal drugs and alcohol.

A few of your daily responsibilities:

• Monitors and tracks urine specimens for each male client in addition to outside agency customers;
• acquire and maintain AU480 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, drug trends and cross reactivity;
• 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 operate the drug screening analyzer;
• knowledge of and ability to follow and assist in development of 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, prioritize, and exhibit attention to detail; 
• ability to provide accurate data entry;
• ability to maintain confidentiality;
• ability to handle multiple tasks with deadline requirements;
• ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• 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

One year of college courses (30 credits) or technical school or six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification on the program’s urinalysis equipment may be required within 90 days of hire.

Apply

Interested applicants must submit a current State of Florida Application to the Human Resources Manager of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit. A cover letter explaining your interest and availability and current resume are also required.   Application materials may be submitted electronically (preferred) or via mail delivery. 

 Email: HR@jud12.flcourts.org

Twelfth Judicial Circuit
Human Resources Manager
P.O. Box 48927
Sarasota, FL 34230
Fax (941) 861-7904

• The successful applicant will be subject to a Level 2 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 941-749-3600 ext. 1791.
• Pursuant to section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, employment with the State Courts System is not covered under the Career Service System.  All employees of the State Courts System serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and do not attain tenure rights.