CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST I

Job Requisition ID: 52314 
Closing Date: 01/06/2026
​Agency: Department of Public Health
Class Title: CLINICAL LABORATORY TECH I - 08220 

Office: Disease Control

Division: Laboratories

Posting ID: 85-26-0200, 85-26-0201, 85-26-0202, 85-26-0203 / 52314

Posted: 12/19/2025 - 1/6/2026

Skill Option: Medical Technology

Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,928 /month; Full Range $5,928-$8,493/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 4
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 

 

 

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.

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health Chicago Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated individual to perform duties as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist 1.  The ideal candidate should have experience in chemistry techniques and capable of working independently to perform testing of clinical specimens for the identification of genetic, metabolic, and lysosomal storage disorders affecting newborns.  The ideal candidate should be familiar with mass spectrometry and related technologies, and willing to work in a fast-paced environment to support newborn screening.  Testing within this section is considered high-complexity under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and individuals applying for this position must meet the requirements specified in 42 CFR 493.1489, Testing personnel qualifications.

Benefits Statement

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 parenta