Job Title: Lab Technician I
Location: Chicago, IL 60638
Duration: 5+ months
Shift: Mon–Fri, 7 AM–3:30 PM (Flexibility for an alternative schedule and weekend as needed). 

Summary:
The main function of a lab technician is to perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. A typical lab technician may work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
 
Job Responsibilities:

• Set up, adjust, maintain, and clean medical laboratory equipment.
• Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
• Analyze, gather, and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs, and narratives.
• Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating, and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
• May examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
• Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.
• Use established methods to verify the quality of incoming raw materials and outgoing products.
• Prepares laboratory reagents; files retain samples in appropriate holding areas; enters test data into our SAP or LIMS systems; files vendor certifications and raw materials and production inspections in the appropriate area.
• Participates in general housekeeping, including routine cleaning and maintenance, and performs other duties requested by management.

 
Education/Experience Requirement: 

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in medical technology or vocational training preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience required.

 
Education Preferred: 

• The successful candidate will possess a four-year degree in a science field; Chemistry is preferred, but Biology, Physics, etc., will also be considered.

 
Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Basic knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries and diseases.
• Basic ability to analyze data and accurately document and record results.

Required Skills:

• Titrations
• pH
• BF viscosity
• Specific Gravity
• FTIR

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.This position's pay range is $24.13/hr - $27.58/hr.