Newborn Screening Laboratory Technologist I

State of Illinois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Deferred Compensation Program

MCAP & DCAP

Vacation and holidays

Sick leave

Personal days

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

State of Illinois, Department of Public Health, Chicago Laboratory, seeks a Clinical Lab Technologist I to perform newborn screening testing and ensure turnaround times using neobase and LSD methodologies.

This is a salaried, full-time union position with a comprehensive benefits package and in‑office schedule. The role is based at 2121 W Taylor St in Chicago, with a starting monthly salary in the posted range.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in medical technology or in chemical, biological, or physical sciences with 1 year of clinical lab experience.
• Experience with newborn screening testing is preferred.
• Familiarity with CLIA regulations for high-complexity testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provides assistance to other units.
• Performs screening and diagnostic tests for genetic diseases, via blood analysis for various chemistry analytes, using automated analyzers.
• Participates in the proficiency testing program.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Skills

Medical Technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related sciences

Tools

Neobase testing

LSD testing

HPLC

GSP

MSMS

Job description

State of Illinois, Department of Public Health, Chicago Laboratory, seeks a Clinical Lab Technologist I to perform newborn screening testing and ensure turnaround times using neobase and LSD methodologies.

This is a salaried, full-time union position with a comprehensive benefits package and in‑office schedule. The role is based at 2121 W Taylor St in Chicago, with a starting monthly salary in the posted range.