JOBS

The DuPage County Health Department seeks an Environmental Lab Technician to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting potable and non-potable water testing and related tasks, as well as managing all quality control related procedures for their internal water laboratory. This position includes a paid training program that includes job shadowing, structured training activities, and review of state code and lab manual procedures. State certification will be provided as a certified lab analyst for potable water analysis. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-4:30. *Salary may increase based on experience. Pay is $17.35 an hour.
As a DuPage County employee, you will receive a comprehensive benefit package to include, 12 paid vacation days, 5 paid personal days, 12 paid Holidays, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, accrued sick leave and affordable health insurance coverage through Blue Cross Blues Shield. They offer tuition reimbursement as well as eligibility for a Federal Student Load Forgiveness Program. This is a pension-eligible position, for a secure retirement.
Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of environmental tests and procedures including, water/wastewater sampling and testing and chemical analysis.
• Operates a variety of laboratory equipment, e.g., microscope, autoclave, pipettes, etc.
• Prepares and processes specimens for either internal or external testing, including packaging and completing chain of custody documentation.
• Develops and maintains quality control procedures in compliance with applicable laboratory regulatory authorities such as IEPA, IDPH, USEPA.
• Contacts clients via telephone to communicate results and corresponding follow-up actions; performs data entry for testing results.
• Prepares and distributes specimen kits to staff.
• Maintains current listing of certified laboratories who provide out-of-house testing; meets established productivity standards.
• Develops and maintains training for internal staff.
• Acts as back-up for administrative staff.
• Produces reports for internal staff and external agencies.
• Responds to client questions and complaints.
• Follows proper methods of infection control and sterilization.
• Manages biohazard waste storage for the agency.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Maintains, calibrates and trouble-shoots lab equipment; assists with field collection of specimens and samples during foodborne or other illness outbreaks.
• Provides supervision to assigned interns.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to patient privacy laws.
• Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.
• Maintains required training, licensure, and/or certification.
• Shows sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned.
• Assist with mosquito identification and testing.