Laboratory Surveyor (Laboratory Quality Specialist 2)

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated, detailed orientated individual to serve as a Laboratory Surveyor in the Health Care Facilities and Programs Division. This individual will travel to conduct on-site surveys of clinical labs to ensure compliance with Illinois and federal rules and regulations. Reviews/inspects facility records, interprets rules and regulations, and provides technical information. Reviews and evaluates licensure applications from clinical laboratories and other facilities which are regulated. Collaborates in the development of survey schedule. Responds to inquiries through written and verbal communication from Department staff, clinical laboratories, and other State and Federal Agencies.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in microbiology, chemistry, medical technology or a related field from a recognized college or university, supplemented by four (4) years’ professional laboratory or other related experience.
Requires physical, visual, and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years’ experience conducting on-site surveys,or directly involved during the survey process as a provider of clinical labs, hospital labs or blood banks to ensure compliance with Illinois and federal rules and regulations.
One (1) year experience preparing comprehensive laboratory inspection reports.
Two (2) years’ experience of laboratory methods and procedures and the types of laboratory equipment essential to the operation of clinical laboratories, blood banks or environmental laboratories.
Two (2) years’ experience of methods used to inspect and evaluate the operations, personnel and procedures of laboratories or blood banks.
One (1) year experience assisting with scheduling for surveys of clinical laboratories, blood banks or other facilities.
One (1) year experience serving as an expert witness in prosecutions and in the defense of the Clinical Laboratory Regulations.
One (1) year experience maintaining effective working relationships with laboratory or blood bank directors, to obtain compliance with applicable laws.
One (1) year experience exercising independent judgment in recommending action on license applications.
One (1) year experience planning and participating in training workshops and seminars.
One (1) year work experience in Microsoft Word, processing, and spreadsheet applications (i.e., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel PowerPoint, Smartsheet).

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, drives and travels to conduct on-site surveys of independent clinical labs, hospital labs and blood banks to ensure compliance with Illinois and federal rules and regulations and to recommend certification and/or licensure.
Reviews and evaluates licensure applications from clinical laboratories, physician office laboratories, blood banks, and other facilities regulated by the Laboratory Regulations Unit.
Confers and consults with laboratory personnel and other interested persons concerning the clinical laboratory requirements and requirements related to the certification and operation of facilities regulated by the Laboratory Regulation Unit.
Collaborates in the development of master schedule for surveys of clinical laboratories, blood banks and other facilities.
Prepares survey materials for computer input and for transmission to the responsible individuals and units for processing.
Serves as an expert witness in prosecutions and in the defense of the Clinical Laboratory Regulations.
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