Senior Laboratory Technician at Tasc, Inc in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

At TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities) our mission is to build a healthier, safer, more just society. Since 1976, we have been guided by the belief that every individual holds the potential for positive change. We advocate, support, and most importantly, empower people to break barriers, find recovery, and reshape their destinies. Through the use of SPECIALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT™, we create a world where recovery, justice and empathy lead to thriving communities. Our foundation is anchored at the intersection of behavioral health and the criminal legal system. Today TASC also operates at the forefront of transformative solutions. We are a social impact organization that embodies a future where health, safety and justice is synonymous with hope. We are TASC!

Summary: This position performs collections and prepares specimens for routine testing in the laboratory.

We are currently looking for full-time Senior Laboratory Technician

Hourly rate $22.00

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the laboratory – under the supervision of the Lab Director
• Performs screening tests, including routine calibration and quality control
• Prepares solutions and reagents for analyzer
• Performs and documents routine maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation
• Compile and present results of tests and analyses in LIMS
• Perform specimen collection as needed while maintaining strict chain of custody protocols
• Maintain inventory of reagents and supplies for analyzer
• Communicate with caseworkers, clients and support staff regarding test results/reports
• Follow all health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe laboratory environment and prevent contamination
• Participate in required training
• Perform other duties as assigned

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Associate degree from an accredited college/university preferred; and/or at least one to three years of related experience and/or training working in a laboratory, ideally in a toxicology or medical environment
• Experience or knowledge of analyzers used for drug screening
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral)
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Proficient in Chrome, Microsoft Office and Laboratory Information Systems

If you are interested in this position, please visit the TASC website at www.tasc.org and apply online. TASC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace.

The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status or any other protected status in accordance with federal and state law.

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