University of Illinois System
SHIELD Illinois
Public Health Service Specialist
Chicago

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.

The function of these positions are to provide support to Shield Illinois throughout in Illinois in various capacities.  The incumbent of these position will be able to assist with our COVID-19 molecular testing section at our clinical laboratories; individuals must follow standard operating procedures, take direction easily, and have a focus on maintaining a safe and effective laboratory.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. 25%
• Collaborate with other team members, where applicable, to ensure SHIELD Illinois’ objectives are met. 25%
• Adheres to and/or monitors for compliance in accordance with COVID-19 safety protocols. 25%
• Any other duties or responsibilities, as assigned to appropriate functional titles under the Public Health Service Specialist. 25%

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent (Dates of Attendance and Graduation Date must be included on the application)
2. Based on institutional requirements, current/valid State of Illinois driver's license for the type of vehicle(s) to be operated.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability and willingness to follow simple instructions
• Ability to lift containers of 50 lbs. or less, or the ability to ask for help within the laboratory
• Interest in a career in Healthcare, Science, Medical Lab Science, or Molecular Biology
• Some coursework in Molecular Biology

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please fully complete an online application by clicking the Apply for Position button below.

Fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections.

You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the document section of your online application.

All civil service positions require an exam.  The exam for this position is a Credentials Assessment.  You will not be required to report in person for this exam.

Credential Assessment Exam Scoring Information:

You will not be required to report in person for this exam. The updated online application and all uploaded, relevant documents, such as a resume, college transcript, certifications and licensures will be used in the calculation of the exam score. These documents should be uploaded prior to the position close date.

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e. resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

For additional information regarding this position please contact Joanne Neris at joannes@uic.edu.

If an application is not fully completed and submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position.

For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than Monday, May 16, 2022.

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

For classifications that require a degree as part of the minimum qualifications, a degree verification will be required before any offers of employment are extended.