Date: Mar 22, 2024Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60612

Job Requisition ID: 36343

Agency : Department of Public Health
Office: Disease Control

Division: Laboratories

Posting ID: 85-24-0192 / 36343

Posted: 3/22/2024 - 4/12/2024
Salary: $7,415 - $11,307/month
Job Type: Salaried
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063

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

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number

85-24-0192

Agency Marketing Statement

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, 7 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to oversee the technical and supervisory management of the Whole Genome Sequencing section of Microbiology and Newborn Screening sections as well as Bioterrorism. Testing methods include, but are not limited to, general and specialized techniques in Microbiology, Molecular Biology and genomic sequencing. Serves as a working supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversees Next generation genomic sequencing testing of Bacterial, Viral, and newbornscreening disorder Deoxyribonucleic Acid/Ribonucleic Acid (DNA/RNA). Verifies that test procedures performed are accurate and precise per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) rules for each system. Resolves technical problems. Verifies that remedial actions are taken. Report results and upload in genomic databases.
• Serves as a working supervisor. Assigns and reviews work Provides guidance and training to assigned staff Counsels staff regarding work performance Reassigns staff to meet day-to-day operating needs Establishes annual goals and objectives Approves time off Prepares and signed performance evaluation.
• Ensures that Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs are maintained to assure the quality of laboratory services provided. Identifies and resolves problems/failures as they occur. Makes recommendations for improvement.
• Verifies appropriate laboratory safety mechanisms, procedures, policies, and practices are in place and followed. Monitors Bioterrorism and Whole genome sequencing methods regularly.
• On an established schedule, evaluates and assesses the capabilities of testing personnel per the guidelines established in the guidelines of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments(CLIA) updates and maintains records.
• Prepares laboratory budget. Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies. Prepares preventive maintenance schedule for equipment, including those maintained on service contracts.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires possession of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the chemical, biological, physical, or medical sciences.
• Requires four years of professional laboratory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of experience in DNA/RNA amplification and genetic sequencing.
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory guidelines governing clinical diagnostic testing.
• Extensive knowledge in the care, operation, and maintenance of analytical instrumentation.
• Three years of experience supervising and directing the work of professional clinical, environmental and forensic laboratory staff performing laboratory operations.
• Three years of professional laboratory experience using a Laboratory information management system(LIMS).

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 2121 W Taylor St, Chicago, Illinois, 60612

Job Family: Leadership & Management

Agency Contact Email: DPH.HRApplications@illinois.gov

Phone #: 217-785-2031

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $7,415.00 - $11,307.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person