Field Operations Associate-SHIELD IL (165455)
University of Illinois

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Field Operations Associate

SHIELD IL Deployment Unit

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.

PRIMARY POSITION FUNCTION/SUMMARY:

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 the Field Operations Associate is to run Shield IL COVID testing sites at different client locations regionally. Field Operations Associates work on our testing teams and travel to the client site, set up, and tear down.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet visitors, log patients, and direct them through the SHIELD saliva testing process including collecting samples
• Use dedicated software and equipment to track test samples
• Work with partners to transport samples to associated labs, and occasionally transport samples to actual labs
• Set-up, clean, maintain, adjust, and tear down the testing site setup, as needed
• Dispose of properly labeled biohazardous materials, according to regulation
• Follow legal requirements, provide safety information, and ensure compliance with standard testing procedures
• Assist in maintaining stock of consumable supplies
• Ensure that the site and workplace remain a safe environment, including proper PPE, utilizing social distancing, and sanitation standards
• Handle patient data as according to law
• Other responsibilities or tasks, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Based on institutional requirements, current/valid State of Illinois driver's license for the type of vehicle(s) to be operated.

Successful Candidates will have

• Ability to adhere to the University of Illinois System's SARS COVID-19 vaccination mandates
• Willing to travel to client sites to provide testing services with other teammates in a provided vehicle and/or Ability to drive onsite with your own vehicle
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well as a part of a team
• Ability to clearly communicate directions verbally in a clear and appropriate volume
• Ability to deescalate conflict
• Ability to deal with challenges and high stress environments while remaining calm
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment

Physical Demands

• Position involves lifting items weighing up to 50 lbs.

SALARY AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

This is a full-time Civil Service Public Health Response Specialist position appointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Applications must be received by May 20, 2022. Apply for this position using the "Apply for Position" button below. If you have not applied before, you must create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu. If you already have a profile, you will be redirected to that existing profile via email notification. To complete the application process:

Step 1) Submit the Staff Vacancy Application.

Step 2) Submit the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability forms.

Step 3) Upload the following documents:

• cover letter
• resume (months and years of employment must be included)
• Optional: academic credentials (unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma may be acceptable) for all degrees attained. Academic credentials will be verified before hire.
• names/contact information for three references

In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position using the "Apply for Position" button below. Applications not submitted through this website will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, contact Johanna Mayer at johannam@uillinois.edu. For questions about the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The 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.

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Other pre-employment assessments may be required, depending on the classification of Civil Service employment.

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

College Name or Administrative Unit:

System Office

Category:

2-Administrative

Title:

Field Operations Associate-SHIELD IL (165455)

Open Date:

05/17/2022

Close Date:

05/20/2022

Organization Name:

SHIELD IL Deployment Unit

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