Job Description

Agency : Department of Public Health 
Office: Disease Control

Division: Laboratories

Posting ID: 85-24-0277 / 40196
Posted: 7/31/2024 - 8/28/2024
Salary:  $7,966 - $11,759/month
Job Type: Salaried
County:  Jackson
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• 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: 

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:

85-24-0277 / 40196

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, 6 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 perform the duties of Public Service Administrator. Under general direction, is responsible for the operation several clinical labs including, Serology, STI, Molecular, Laboratory Response Network, and Rabies. Is also responsible for the operation of the environmental water and dairy laboratories. Reviews, evaluates, and interprets raw data collected from testing instruments and releases results to submitting agency. Verifies preventative maintenance, quality control, and calibration on all instruments and equipment. Ensures adequate performance in proficiency testing programs.

Job Responsibilities

1. Oversees testing in clinical laboratories including Serology, Molecular, Whole Genome Sequencing, and Laboratory Response Network (LRN). Oversees testing in the environmental laboratories for Dairy and Water testing.

• Operates and maintains specialized equipment; verifies routine and preventative maintenance is performed.
• Maintains turn-around times; certifies results for release.
• Reads and interprets results.

2. Using complex equipment and procedures performs screening and confirmation testing for clinical and environmental microbiology.

• Reports diagnostic test results to testing sites and private providers.
• Discusses interpretation of results with physicians, local health agency personnel and other laboratories.
• Assists in the compilation of statistical data to be used by federal agencies.

3. Serves as 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 signs performance evaluations.

4. Researches new methods.

• Trains staff in new methods or trains new staff added to the unit and performs research studies in order to improve methodologies.
• Makes recommendations for improvements.

Job Responsibilities (cont)

5. Implements new policies.

• Confers with the Section Chief for formulation of policies and procedures with the needs of the facility.
• Evaluates the requirements for new laboratory instrumentation and supplies and suggests purchases of new equipment.

6. Performs and documents participation in externally approved proficiency testing programs which serve to measure the quality of test reagents and technical proficiency.

7. Performs and documents routine daily quality control procedures.

• Performs and documents preventative maintenance of all equipment used in diagnostic test procedures.
• Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies.

8. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

1. Four years' experience in CLIA Certified analytical or in an accredited clinical diagnostic laboratory.
2. Four years ‘experience of the principles, practices and techniques in molecular diagnostics, bacteriology, serology, and other clinical techniques.
3. Extensive knowledge of different Laboratory Information management systems.
4. Four years’ experience supervising or directing the work of professional clinical and environmental laboratory staff performing laboratory operations.
5. Four years’ experience in regulatory requirements governing quality control in a clinical diagnostic laboratory.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Work Location: 1155 S Oakland Ave, Carbondale, Illinois, 62901

Agency Contact: DPH.HRRecruiter@illinois.gov

Job Family: Leadership & Management

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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