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University of Illinois Hiring for Medical Lab Scientist (Hourly) – Bloomington/Normal – Shield IL – 156087 at Champaign, Illinois Full Time
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Title:
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Medical Lab Scientist (Hourly) – Bloomington/Normal – Shield IL
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Job Category:
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Shield IL
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Location:
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Bloomington, IL and/or Normal, IL
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Description:
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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.
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SHIELD Illinois is actively seeking intrinsically motivated, highly educated scientists with excellent communication skills to join our molecular laboratory team and help solve critical issues that may arise in a diagnostic clinical laboratory.
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Duties:
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+ Follow testing procedures and policies
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+ Perform routine and complex procedures outlined in the SOP’s
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+ Demonstrate accuracy and precision in using single and multi-channel pipettes
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+ Prepare dilution buffers and create RT-PCR master mix solutions
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+ Troubleshoot solution prep or hardware related issues
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+ Learn and understand robotic software and various PCR-related software
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+ Contribute and communicate with leadership and staff about quality control and compliance improvement projects
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+ Clean and disinfect laboratory spaces and equipment using molecular, PCR-clean cleaning techniques
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+ Assist and direct staff in organizing laboratory space
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+ Ensure and communicate testing inventory supply needs
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+ Help team with process and accession specimens
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+ Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Laboratory Director or Research Director
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Qualifications:
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Required:
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+ Bachelor’s degree in the Life Sciences (verification of diploma and transcripts required)
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+ Ability and willingness to lift containers of 50 pounds or less
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+ Ability and skillset to follow SOP’s and EOP’s
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+ Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve technical issues while communicating effectively with laboratory staff and leadership team
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+ Critical thinking skills
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+ Strong documentation skills
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+ Ability to thrive in a team-environment and also independently
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+ Dedicated to the vision of stopping COVID-19
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Preferred Qualifications:
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+ Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, clinical lab science, or medical technology
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+ 6 months experience of working in a laboratory experience preferred
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Pay rate: commensurate with experience
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Schedule: flexible, up to 40 hrs/wk
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Locations: Metro Chicago/Rockford/Central IL/Springfield/Champaign Areas
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This is a temporary, hourly, non-benefit eligible position. For full consideration, candidates must apply and submit a letter of application, resume, and names/addresses/phone numbers of three professional references at
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https://uajobs.hr.uillinois.edu/.
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University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable University processes.
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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 selecte 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
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System Human Resource Services
(312) 996-5130
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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.
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As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.
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Close Date:
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03/31/2022
