LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
City of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
Laboratory Technician
Job Number:
418497
Mission:
CDPH works with communities and partners to create an equitable, safe, resilient and Healthy Chicago.
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 of same
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
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of work experience conducting medical, or chemical and 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, or chemical and 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
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience with STAT testing
Previous experience with gram stain
Previous experience with manual syphilis serology test
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
Salary
$57,000.00 Yearly
Benefits
Benefits information available on the Chicago benefits website.
Equal Employment Opportunity
City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
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Job Number:
418497
Mission:
CDPH works with communities and partners to create an equitable, safe, resilient and Healthy Chicago.
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 of same
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
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of work experience conducting medical, or chemical and 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, or chemical and 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
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience with STAT testing
Previous experience with gram stain
Previous experience with manual syphilis serology test
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
Salary
$57,000.00 Yearly
Benefits
Benefits information available on the Chicago benefits website.
Equal Employment Opportunity
City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
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