About Careertakes

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Role overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Immunology Lab Technician (Clinical Laboratory Technician) to join a high-volume neuroimmunology laboratory. This contract-to-hire, fully onsite role supports specialized autoimmune serology testing on serum and spinal fluid using both automated and manual methods. You will work in a fast-paced environment that is implementing advanced automation to drive throughput and quality.

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What You’ll Do

• Perform clinical laboratory testing on serum and spinal fluid to support diagnosis of autoimmune disorders of the brain, nerves, and muscles.
• Run immunology and serology assays, including tissue and transfected cell–based fluorescence microscopy, radioimmunoassays, flow cytometry, western blot, ELISA, and chemiluminescence assays.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and automation systems.
• Execute both automated and manual testing procedures following established protocols and quality standards.
• Accurately receive, label, process, and track specimens to ensure chain-of-custody and sample integrity.
• Record and document test results and instrument activity according to laboratory standards.
• Apply basic chemistry and biology knowledge to support procedure interpretation and solve technical issues.
• Participate in implementation and optimization of new automation lines and workflow improvements.
• Collaborate with laboratory colleagues to support continuous improvement, reliable turnaround times, and high throughput.

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Who You Are (Minimum Requirements)

• Bachelor's degree in a human biological science (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience) or a closely related field.
• Comfortable working onsite in a high-volume clinical laboratory environment.
• Strong attention to detail, good documentation habits, and commitment to following regulatory and safety requirements.
• Willingness to learn a range of immunology and serology techniques and to work with both automated systems and manual assays.

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Preferred / Helpful Experience

• Coursework or hands-on experience with ELISA, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, western blot, or chemiluminescence assays.
• Experience in specimen processing, laboratory instrumentation troubleshooting, or automation workflows.
• Prior exposure to clinical laboratory quality systems (e.g., CLIA, CAP) is beneficial but not required for entry-level candidates.

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Job Details

• Position type: Contract to Hire (on-site)
• Location: Rochester, Illinois (Rochester, IL) — fully onsite
• Application deadline (anticipated): Sep 15, 2026

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Pay & Benefits

• Pay range: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour. Individual pay offered will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include: medical, dental & vision; critical illness/accident/hospital plans; 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options; voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; and time off / leave programs. Eligibility and availability depend on job classification and length of employment.

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Additional information

• Workplace: Fully onsite in Rochester, IL.
• Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to reasonable accommodation. If you need an accommodation for the application or interview process due to a disability, please request it through the hiring contact provided during the process.
• This role may require working with potentially infectious human specimens — adherence to lab safety and PPE protocols is mandatory.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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