Lab Technician

Job Title: Lab Technician
Location: Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Shift Timings: Monday-Friday, 09:00 pm - 05:30 am

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepare biological specimens for testing in various departments, including but not limited to, hematology, urinalysis, serology, chemistry, endocrinology, parasitology, cytology, and coagulation.
• Use high-throughput automated analyzers, microscopes, and other diagnostic equipment to test various sample types, including but not limited to, whole blood, serum, urine, and feces.
• Set up and execute laboratory tests, review results, and release findings in accordance with ZRL Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance on analyzers, including but not limited to, daily, weekly, monthly, and as needed maintenance.
• Perform basic analyzer troubleshooting techniques on one major department analyzer.
• Review and accept daily Quality Control reports and weekly Levey-Jennings charts.
• Handle and store all biological specimens in accordance with ZRL Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory workspace.
• Properly handle and dispose of medical and biohazardous waste while adhering to all applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Consistently and properly fill out laboratory logs, including but not limited to maintenance logs, environmental logs, and cleaning logs.
• Maintain several types of records, including but not limited to medical records, courier logs and manifests.
• Prepare biological specimens for shipment to offsite testing facilities, adhering to all standards set forth by regulatory bodies including the Department of Transportation (DOT).
• Receive, store, and log all laboratory and office supplies into designated locations.
• Operate and maintain secondary laboratory equipment, including but not limited to centrifuges, pipettes, heating blocks, and slide stainers.
• Understand and follow SOPs and training modules set forth by Client Reference Laboratories.

Education / Experience:

• MT, MLT, CVT/RVT, 4-year degree.
• MT or MLT: 0 to 5+ years of lab experience.
• CVT/RVT: 1 to 5+ years of lab experience.
• 2-year degree: 1 to 5+ years of lab experience.
• 4-year degree: 1 to 5+ years of lab experience.

Physical and Time Requirements:

• Able to sit and stand for long periods.
• Able to lift to 50 lbs.
• Flexible hours and overtime may be required.