CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST I
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Public Health Chicago Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated individual to perform duties as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist 1. The ideal candidate should have experience in chemistry techniques and capable of working independently to perform testing of clinical specimens for the identification of genetic, metabolic, and lysosomal storage disorders affecting newborns. The ideal candidate should be familiar with mass spectrometry and related technologies, and willing to work in a fast-paced environment to support newborn screening. Testing within this section is considered high-complexity under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and individuals applying for this position must meet the requirements specified in 42 CFR 493.1489, Testing personnel qualifications.
Requirements
- 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 (1) years’ professional clinical laboratory experience.
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year experience testing clinical samples using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, high-performance liquid chromatography, and/or chemical analysis.
- One (1) year of experience using standard laboratory equipment such as biological safety cabinets, analytical balances, and centrifuges.
- 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 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 experience interpreting laboratory reports in a clinical diagnostic laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Performs the setup preparation for blood spot specimens.
- Provides assistance to other units; prepares samples/specimens for testing.
- Independently operate the punch index machine.
- Collect specimens (a data collection form and a filter paper blood spot) from the receiving room.
- Performs the operating and/or preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment’s, includes the liquid pipetting station which includes a controlling computer, thermostatic circulation system, multiphors, orbital rotators, and densitometers.
- 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 (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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
