CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST I

Clinical Laboratory Technologist I

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.

Position Overview: The Chicago Laboratory of IDPH is a high functioning laboratory consisting of 10 or more different working areas with different equipment and testing. Position will be performing Newborn Screening Testing to ensure turnaround times are met for laboratory testing. This position is needed to conduct testing of Newborn Screening specimens in the public health laboratories using the neobase and lysosomal storage disease (LSD) testing methodologies as well as HLPC, GSP and MSMS.

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

Essential Functions: Performs analytical testing on Newborn Screening blood specimens for amino acids and other genetic metabolites. Reviews laboratory procedures to ensure that units within the Newborn Screening Section meet quality control and quality assurance requirements for the laboratory activities, equipment media, and reagents. Provides assistance to other units. Performs screening and diagnostic tests for genetic diseases, via blood analysis for various chemistry analytes, singly and in panels, utilizing fully automated, complex analyzers. Participates in the proficiency testing program. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of 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 (1) year's professional clinical laboratory experience.

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