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Laboratory TechnicianTreatment Alternatives for Safe Communities • Rockford, IL, US
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Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities • Rockford, IL, US
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

At TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities), our mission is to empower people and strengthen communities with impactful services. 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 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!

In this position, you will be part of TASC’s agency infrastructure, whose departments collectively assure the overall quality, fiscal responsibility, effectiveness, and impact of TASC’s work, and work to advance our mission to build a healthier, safer, and more just society.

We are currently looking for a Full-Time Lab Tech
Starting at $39,000 - $40,000 – contingent upon experience, education, etc.

Position Summary: As a Lab Technician, you will be responsible for collecting and preparing specimens for routine laboratory testing. This includes data entry, communication with staff and clients, managing lab inventory, and ensuring all protocols and safety standards are followed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Operates automated chemical analyzer (spectrophotometer) to detect the presence of drugs or alcohol
  • Run daily standards and controls, calibrate equipment, and perform preventative maintenance to ensure testing accuracy
  • Monitors instrument performance and proactively notifies supervisor or specialized vendors of necessary technical service or repair
  • Maintain inventory of reagents and supplies for analyzer
  • Prepares solutions and reagents for routine operation of analyzer
  • Distribute laboratory reports to case managers and partner organizations
  • Communicate with caseworkers, clients and support staff regarding test results/reports
  • Validate and record testing data within the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
  • Observing or performing the collection of urine or oral fluid samples
  • Follow department safety policies and procedures, especially universal precautions
  • Participate in required training
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Our Ideal candidate:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • One to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination
  • One year of laboratory experience preferred
  • Knowledge of standard lab practices and safety protocols
  • Strong communication skills (written and oral)
  • Ability to work with a diverse population
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet-based applications
  • Availability to attend meetings and support lab operations at various sites as needed

Our benefits package includes:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance and Flexible Spending

  • Paid Leave - STD/LTD

  • Paid Time Off/Sick Time/ Floating Holiday

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • 403 B (retirement plan)

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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