Central Sterile Supply Technician - College of Dentistry

Hiring Department: College of Dentistry

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: req16802

FTE: 1.0

Work Schedule: Mondays - Fridays

Shift: Days

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: 5/5/2026

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $21.15 / hourly

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The
University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry (UIC COD) is seeking
full-time, Central Sterilization Supply Technicians (Dental Sterilization
Techs) to join a worldwide leader in oral health education, clinical care
and research that is patient-centered and evidence-based.

The
College of Dentistry is the largest oral health college in the State of
Illinois, provides care for 35,000 patients a year, and has over 500 students
seeking dental degrees including DMD, PhD and Master’s programs and it is the
only research-oriented dental school in Illinois.

Dental
Sterilization Technicians perform all duties associated with the sterilization
process and dispensing of dental instruments, supplies and equipment used by
the dental students and staff at the College of Dentistry.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. High school graduation or GED

2. One (1) year (12 months) of experience in a medical, health care, or laboratory setting or a closely related setting using sterile procedures OR Current certification as a Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

The preferred candidate will have knowledge of dental instrumentation, procedures and dental materials, experience operating sterilizing machines and thermal disinfectors and knowledge of sterile techniques and infection control procedures.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online
application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions
of the candidate review process for this position, however, all
employment decisions will be made by a person.