Clinical Laboratory Technician 1

State of Illinois•Carbondale, IL

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to perform the duties as Clinical Laboratory Technician 1. Under direct supervision of the lab manager, receives and documents receipt of commodities in inventory tracking system, becomes proficient in shipping supplies and specimens, assists laboratory staff with maintenance, calibrations, answering telephone calls, accessioning specimens, and performs low complexity and non-CLIA laboratory testing.

Requirements

Requires education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree with courses in the laboratory sciences, supplemented by one (1) year’s laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Verifies proper receipt and distribution of laboratory supplies including reagents and other consumables.
Receives training and becomes proficient in Category A and Category B packaging and shipping procedures and routine shipment of supplies.
Performs instrument maintenance and calibration procedures throughout the lab.
Assists lab staff answering phone calls, receiving and reviewing specimen submission forms, and contacts providers regarding sample submission issues.
Receives clinical and environmental samples and distributes for testing.
Assist lab staff by performing low complexity and non-CLIA laboratory testing as needed.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas
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