Lab Technician

Lancesoft; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Reference Laboratories is seeking a skilled laboratory technician to prepare biological specimens, operate analyzers and microscopes, and ensure results are released according to SOPs. The role supports multiple departments including hematology, chemistry, and serology, with emphasis on accuracy and safety.

You will perform routine and non-routine maintenance, review QC reports, and maintain organized logs and records, contributing to DOT and regulatory compliance where applicable.

Qualifications

• MT/MLT/CVT/RVT and 4-year degree with 1–5+ years laboratory experience.
• MT/MLT: 0–5+ years of lab experience.
• CVT/RVT: 1–5+ years of lab experience.
• 2-year degree: 1–5+ years of lab experience.
• 4-year degree: 1–5+ years of lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare biological specimens for testing across multiple departments.
• Operate high-throughput analyzers, microscopes, and diagnostic equipment.
• Set up, run tests, review results, and release findings per SOPs.
• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance on analyzers.
• Review daily QC reports and weekly Levey-Jennings charts.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Attention to detail

Quality control

Education

MT/MLT/CVT/RVT

4-year degree

2-year degree

Tools

Automated analyzers

Microscopes

Diagnostic equipment

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 *** 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 50lbs
• Flexible hours and overtime may be required