LABORATORY TECHNICIAN III

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

SYNDEMIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional Vacancies Possible Pending Budget Approval)

Starting Annual Salary: $55,344

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”
Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)
Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:5+pm CDT on 04/03/2025

The mission of the Chicago Department of Public Health is to promote and improve health by engaging residents, communities, and partners in establishing and implementing policies and services that prioritize residents and communities. Under supervision, exercises independent judgement 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 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.

Additional Duties May Be Required For This Position.

Location/Shift:

Austin STI Specialty Clinic

4+0+ W. Division, Suite 411

Mon., Wed., Fri.: 8 am - 4 pm

Tue., Thu.: + am - 5 pm

Roseland STI Specialty Clinic

200 E. 115th St.

Mon., Wed., Fri.: 8 am - 4 pm

Tue., Thu.: + am - 5 pm

Lakeview STI Specialty Clinic

284+ N. Clark,

Mon., Wed., Fri.: 8 am - 4 pm

Tue., Thu.: + am - 5 pm

Some additional hours may be required in case of a public health emergency

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Two years of work experience conducting medical, or chemical and microbiological tests in an environmental, water quality, or medical/health sciences laboratory, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Selection Requirements

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a test and written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The