CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST I

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 822,000 - 1,177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Hybrid work options

Pension plan

Deferred compensation

Pre-tax benefits

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Employee assistance

Job summary

The Chicago Laboratory of IDPH seeks a Clinical Lab Technologist I to perform newborn screening testing and ensure timely laboratory results. You will work with neobase and LSD methods, HLPC, GSP, and MSMS on routine specimens.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s in medical technology or related sciences with 1 year of clinical lab experience. Hybrid work is not available; this is an in-office position with a competitive state benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or in a chemical/biological/physical science with 1 year of clinical lab experience.
• Experience with quality control testing and quality assurance in a clinical lab is preferred.
• Experience with ELISA, HPLC, and chemical analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs analytical testing on newborn screening specimens.
• Reviews procedures to ensure QA/QC for lab activities, equipment, media and reagents.
• Performs screening and diagnostic tests using automated analyzers and panels.

Skills

Analytical testing

Quality control

Laboratory procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

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

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application. Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Date: Oct 6, 2026

Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60612

Job Requisition ID: 59280

Opening Date: 10/06/2026

Closing Date: 10/21/2026

Agency: Department of Public Health

Class Title: CLINICAL LAB TECHNOLOGIST I (08220)

Skill Option: Medical Technology

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,135/month; Full Range $6,135-$8,790/month

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office

Headquarter Location: 2121 W Taylor St, Chicago, Illinois, 60612

Work County: Cook

Agency Contact: [e-mail]

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

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

• 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.aspx

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year experience testing clinical samples using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, high-performance liquid chromatography, and/or chemical analysis.
• One (1) year of experience using standard laboratory equipment such as biological safety cabinets, analytical balances, and centrifuges.
• Thorough knowledge of performing quality control testing and the regulatory basis for maintaining a quality assurance program in a clinical laboratory.
• One (1) year of experience performing standard laboratory techniques such as pipetting, streaking for isolation, use of a microscope, and running biochemical assays for bacterial identification.
• One (1) year experience using laboratory related software programs such as a laboratory information management system.
• Extensive knowledge of CLIA regulations for diagnostic testing in a high-complexity clinical