Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to under directsupervision, for a period not longer than twelve months, participates in an agency sponsoredtraining program. Studies and becomes proficient in the complex laboratory procedures used forconducting testing on newborn screening specimens. Evaluates test results, prepares records andreports for laboratory results.
Job Responsibilities
1.
Receive comprehensive bench side laboratory training in the performance of the complexprocedures used to set up the various newborn screening tests performed on specimensreceived in the laboratory.
2.
Receive training in processing and preparation of newborn screening specimens received fortesting.
• Learns sterile techniques and implementation of standard laboratory procedures.
3.
Receive training in the preparation and standardization of reagents.
• Acquires skills necessary to implement the quality control policies and procedures used inthe laboratory.
4.
Receive training in sterile techniques, handling specimens, and select agent rules required forsafe performance of diagnostic procedures in a clinical laboratory.
5.
Receive training in using instruments required for performance of laboratory proceduresincluding cleaning and calibrating.
6.
Receive training in recording and reporting results.
• Acquires the skills required to assess and verify the validity of test results through theevaluation of quality sample values.
7.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of theduties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in one of the chemical, biological, medical technology, clinicallaboratory sciences, or physical sciences from a recognized college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
One year professional experience working in environmental, clinical, or a research laboratory.
Elementary knowledge of methods and techniques of clinical laboratory analysis, principles ofbacteriological reagents.
ASCP certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist or any otherlaboratory testing related certification.
One year experience applying aseptic techniques to avoid contamination of humans, theenvironment, and/or the specimen.
One year experience maintaining accurate laboratory records and prepare activity reports.
One year experience following oral and written directions, laboratory formulae and charts.
Competitive Selection
Overall Rating
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Work Location:
2121 W Taylor St Chicago, IL 60612-4224
Agency Contact Email:
DPH.HRApplications@illinois.gov
Phone #:
217-785-2031
Job Family:
Sciences and Natural Resources
Target Title:

About Illinois Department of Public Health

Department Overview In Illinois, if you have eaten at a restaurant, required hospital or nursing home care, vacationed at a campground or swam at a public beach or pool, drank a glass of milk, got married or divorced ,had a baby, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has touched your life in some important way. Assuring the quality of our food, setting the standards for hospital and nursing home care, checking the safety of recreation areas, overseeing the inspection of milk producing farms and processing plants, maintaining the state's vital records and screening newborns for genetic diseases are just some of the duties of IDPH. In fact, IDPH has 200 different programs that benefit each state resident and visitor, although its daily activities of maintaining the public's health are rarely noticed unless a breakdown in the system occurs. With the assistance of local public health agencies, these essential programs and services make up Illinois' public health system, a system that forms a frontline defense against disease through preventive measures and education. Public health has provided the foundation for remarkable gains in saving lives and reducing suffering. ...Today, life expectancy is 80 years for women and 74 years for men compared with fewer than 50 years at the at the beginning of the 20th century. In the past, IDPH directed state efforts to control smallpox, cholera and typhoid, virtually eliminated polio, reduced dental decay through fluoridation of community water supplies, and corrected sanitary conditions that threatened water and food supplies. Today, IDPH has programs to deal with persistent problems that require continued vigilance – infectious diseases, such as AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) and meningococcal disease; foodborne and communicable diseases, such as E. coli 0157: H7, monkeypox, salmonella and West Nile virus; vaccine preventable diseases; lead poisoning; lack of health care in rural areas; health disparities among racial groups, breast, cervical and prostate cancer; Alzheimer's disease; and other health threats -- sexually transmitted diseases, tobacco use, violence, and other conditions associated with high-risk behaviors. In addition, IDPH has been charged with handling the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the threat of bioterrorism. IDPH, which is one of the state's oldest agencies, was first organized in 1877 with a staff of three and a two-year budget of $5,000. IDPH, now has an annual budget of $2.9 billion in state and federal funds, headquarters in Springfield and Chicago, seven regional offices located around the state, three laboratories, and 1,200 employees. IDPH is organized into 12 offices, each of which addresses a distinct area of public health. Each office operates and supports numerous ongoing programs and is prepared to respond to extraordinary situations as they arise.

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