The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a Laboratory Surveyor (Laboratory Quality Specialist 2) to conduct on-site surveys of clinical labs to ensure compliance with Illinois and federal rules and regulations. The successful candidate will review and evaluate licensure applications, collaborate in the development of survey schedules, and provide technical information.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in microbiology, chemistry, medical technology or a related field from a recognized college or university
- Four (4) years' professional laboratory or other related experience
- Two (2) years' experience conducting on-site surveys, or directly involved during the survey process as a provider of clinical labs, hospital labs or blood banks to ensure compliance with Illinois and federal rules and regulations
- One (1) year experience preparing comprehensive laboratory inspection reports
- Two (2) years' experience of laboratory methods and procedures and the types of laboratory equipment essential to the operation of clinical laboratories, blood banks or environmental laboratories
- Two (2) years' experience of methods used to inspect and evaluate the operations, personnel and procedures of laboratories or blood banks
- One (1) year experience assisting with scheduling for surveys of clinical laboratories, blood banks or other facilities
- One (1) year experience serving as an expert witness in prosecutions and in the defense of the Clinical Laboratory Regulations
- One (1) year experience maintaining effective working relationships with laboratory or blood bank directors, to obtain compliance with applicable laws
- One (1) year experience exercising independent judgment in recommending action on license applications
- One (1) year experience planning and participating in training workshops and seminars
- One (1) year work experience in Microsoft Word, processing, and spreadsheet applications (i.e., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel PowerPoint, Smartsheet)
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid work schedules
- Competitive Group Insurance benefits
- Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation Program
- Optional pre-tax programs
- 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually
- 12 paid sick days annually
- 3 paid personal business days per calendar year
- 13-14 paid holidays per year
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
