CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST TRAINEE

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to performs the duties of Clinical Laboratory Technologist Trainee. Under direct supervision, for a period of no longer than twelve months, participates in an agency sponsored training program designed to develop knowledge, understanding and professional clinical and environmental laboratory skills used for testing specimens for biological and chemical agents related to event of terrorism, infectious disease outbreaks, and other public health emergencies.

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.asp

Essential Functions

• Receives comprehensive bench-side training in methods of conducting examinations of lab specimens obtained from the human body and environmental sources in the use of specialized laboratory equipment to ascertain the presence and/or quantity of various living organisms and/or chemical or biological substances.
• Receives training in sterile techniques used for avoiding contamination by various disease or parasites.
• Learns to perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration procedures related to each test performed.
• Attends lectures and/or seminars to acquire a detailed knowledge of the theories behind the clinical laboratory experiments.
• Reviews literature and other informative materials pertinent to the duties of the position.
• Perform 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 one of the chemical, biological, medical technology, clinical laboratory sciences, or physical sciences from a recognized college or university.

Conditions of Employment

• Prior to extending an offer of employment, transcripts will be requested and evaluated to verify that awarded/conferred degree and coursework meet federal requirements for personnel performing high complexity testing under (42 CFR 493.1489).

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

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.