Lab Scientist

Medical Lab Scientist

SHIELD Illinois is a screening testing program and infrastructure that deploys the University of Illinois’ innovative saliva test across the state. We save lives by curbing the spread of COVID-19, while reducing productivity loss and prioritizing employee wellbeing. SHIELD Illinois uses cutting-edge PCR technology and robotics to deliver fast reliable results to patients. We strive to have a positive impact on patients’ lives across Illinois by making complicated testing and long turnaround times a thing of the past.

SHIELD Illinois is actively seeking a responsible person that is willing to work and is passionate about fighting COVID.

Responsibilities

• Follow testing procedures and policies
• Perform routine and complex procedures outlined in the SOP’s
• Prepare dilution buffers and create RT-PCR master mix solutions
• Learn and understand robotic software and various PCR-related software
• Contribute and communicate with leadership and staff about quality control and compliance improvement projects
• Clean and disinfect laboratory spaces and equipment using molecular, PCR-clean cleaning techniques
• Ensure and communicate testing inventory supply needs
• Help team with process and accession specimens
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Laboratory Director or Research Director

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the Life Sciences (verification of diploma and transcripts will be required)
• Ability to thrive in a team-environment and independently
• Ability and skillset to follow SOP’s and EOP’s
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve technical issues while communicating effectively with laboratory staff and leadership team
• Critical thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

• PCR testing experience

• 6 months experience of working in a laboratory experience
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, clinical lab science, or medical technology
• ASCP Certification

The System Office conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

The System Office is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity and diversity. The System Offices welcome applications from women, underrepresented minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual minority groups and other candidates who will lead and contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lake Bluff, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Pipetting and PCR: 1 year (Preferred)
• CLIA: 1 year (Preferred)
• Wet Lab: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location