LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
City of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
Mission
CDPH works with communities and partners to create an equitable, safe, resilient and Healthy Chicago. Under supervision, exercises independent judgment in the conduct of various medical tests requiring minimal analysis; may also perform general lab testing, maintenance, and related duties as required.
Essential Duties
Performs a wide variety of complex tests (e.g., hematology, chemistry, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, and serology).
Prepares specimen for laboratory investigations, microscopic study, and testing.
Prepares media for microbiological analysis.
Prepares chemical reagents, stains, and solutions.
Performs venipuncture and fingerstick tests and processes specimen for analysis.
Conducts analysis of test results and completes reports.
Performs more complex laboratory techniques including extraction, digestion, and floatation.
Performs various screening tests including blood lead screening.
Performs and maintains records of quality control testing to ensure that laboratories are operating within prescribed guidelines.
Safely handles and disposes of hazardous materials, waste, and specimen.
Operates assigned lab instruments (e.g., lab washer, pH and conductivity meters, balance calibration, temperature measuring and monitoring devices, etc.).
Cleans and maintains laboratory glassware, benches, and various lab equipment.
Retrieves, tracks, and stocks specified laboratory inventory.
Prepares periodic reports.
Additional Duties
Additional duties may be required for this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of work experience conducting medical, chemical, or microbiological tests in an environmental, water quality, or medical/health science laboratory; OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree or higher in the biological, environmental, health sciences, or physical/life sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology) plus one (1) year of work experience conducting medical, chemical, or microbiological tests in an environmental, water quality, or medical/health science laboratory.
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
Some positions may require incumbents to be licensed and certified by the State of Illinois as Breath Analysis Operators.
Preferences
Previous experience with STAT testing.
Previous experience with gram stain.
Previous experience with manual syphilis serology test.
Location and Hours
Location: 2849 N Clark St | 200 E 115th St | 4909 W Division St
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm Mon, Wed, Fri; 9:00am – 5:00pm Tue & Thu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
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CDPH works with communities and partners to create an equitable, safe, resilient and Healthy Chicago. Under supervision, exercises independent judgment in the conduct of various medical tests requiring minimal analysis; may also perform general lab testing, maintenance, and related duties as required.
Essential Duties
Performs a wide variety of complex tests (e.g., hematology, chemistry, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, and serology).
Prepares specimen for laboratory investigations, microscopic study, and testing.
Prepares media for microbiological analysis.
Prepares chemical reagents, stains, and solutions.
Performs venipuncture and fingerstick tests and processes specimen for analysis.
Conducts analysis of test results and completes reports.
Performs more complex laboratory techniques including extraction, digestion, and floatation.
Performs various screening tests including blood lead screening.
Performs and maintains records of quality control testing to ensure that laboratories are operating within prescribed guidelines.
Safely handles and disposes of hazardous materials, waste, and specimen.
Operates assigned lab instruments (e.g., lab washer, pH and conductivity meters, balance calibration, temperature measuring and monitoring devices, etc.).
Cleans and maintains laboratory glassware, benches, and various lab equipment.
Retrieves, tracks, and stocks specified laboratory inventory.
Prepares periodic reports.
Additional Duties
Additional duties may be required for this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of work experience conducting medical, chemical, or microbiological tests in an environmental, water quality, or medical/health science laboratory; OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree or higher in the biological, environmental, health sciences, or physical/life sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology) plus one (1) year of work experience conducting medical, chemical, or microbiological tests in an environmental, water quality, or medical/health science laboratory.
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
Some positions may require incumbents to be licensed and certified by the State of Illinois as Breath Analysis Operators.
Preferences
Previous experience with STAT testing.
Previous experience with gram stain.
Previous experience with manual syphilis serology test.
Location and Hours
Location: 2849 N Clark St | 200 E 115th St | 4909 W Division St
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm Mon, Wed, Fri; 9:00am – 5:00pm Tue & Thu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
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