CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST I, OPT. A

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to perform the duties of Clinical Laboratory Technologist 1. Under direction, performs the duties of the CLIA technical personnel as defined by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) 42CRF 493.1449(d) rules for the Clinical Microbiology, Rabies and Laboratory Response Network for biological threat (LRN-B) sections. Performs complex and specialized clinical testing, interprets, and reports results on clinical samples.

Benefits Statement

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

*These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Essential Functions

• Conducts Laboratory experiments in the bacteriology lab.
• Performs direct fluorescence Rabies antibody assays (DFAs) on specimens submitted for routine and emergency testing.
• Provided assistance to other units of the lab.
• Performs and documents quality control of testing procedures and preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Performs Category A and B packaging and shipping specimens after certification.
• Participates in approved proficiency testing procedures that serve to measure the quality of test reagents and technical proficiency.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in medical technology from a recognized college or university; or a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in one of the chemical, biological, or physical sciences, supplemented by one-years (1) professional clinical laboratory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience testing clinical samples using culture identification, molecular techniques, including PCR, and chemical analysis.
• One (1) year of experience using standard laboratory equipment such as biological safety cabinets, analytical balances, and centrifuges.
• Thorough knowledge of Biosafety level 3 containment and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of performing quality control testing and the regulatory basis for maintaining a quality assurance program in a clinical laboratory.
• One (1) year of experience performing standard laboratory techniques such as pipetting, streaking for isolation, use of a microscope, and running biochemical assays for bacterial identification.
• One (1) year of experience using laboratory related software programs such as a laboratory information management system.
• Extensive knowledge of CLIA regulations for diagnostic testing in a high-complexity clinical testing laboratory.
• One (1) year of experience interpreting laboratory reports in a clinical diagnostic laboratory.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.

Work Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
Headquarter Location: 2121 W Taylor St, Chicago, Illinois, 60612
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: DPH.HRRecruiter@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics