Lab Technician I

Vitalant; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K + 5% company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Vitalant is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Denver to support blood component production and data handling. You will operate laboratory processes including centrifugation, separation, and labeling while ensuring quality and compliance with time requirements.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to work flexible shifts in a mission-driven nonprofit setting. A high school diploma or GED is required, with no prior experience necessary.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED required.
• No experience required.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Maintain donor, patient and employee confidentiality.
• Able to operate laboratory equipment and handle data entry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate data records and documentation.
• Prepare blood components through processes such as centrifugation, separation, freezing, thawing, washing, storage and filtration.
• Ensure product quality, volume, appearance, and time requirements.
• Conduct labeling and implement quarantine procedures.

Skills

Stand long hours

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Keyboarding basics

Lab equipment handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.Compensation Considerations:Job Grade: 114Shift Hours: Sunday - Thursday 09:00 AM to 5:30 PMHourly Pay: 19.39 - 20.60Weekend Shift Differential: 8%Application Deadline: 10/2/2026Work Shift (if applicable):Shift 1 (United States of America)Job Description:Vitalant is seeking a Laboratory Technician dedicated to making a positive difference. If you are results-driven and impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, an organization created to care, and a team committed to lead – together.Your impact as a Laboratory Technician is vital. Support Vitalant's life-saving mission by operating within the laboratory handling responsibilities that include component production, labeling, record reviewing and data entry.What to ExpectJob Grade: 114Shift Hours: Sunday - Thursday 09:00 AM to 5:30 PMHourly Pay: 19.39 - 20.60Weekend Shift Differential: 8%Application Deadline: 10/2/2026Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future withMedical, dental, and vision insurance401K + 5% company matchTuition assistance up to $5k per yearFree basic life and AD&D insuranceFree short-and-long-term disability insurancePaid time offEmployee Resource GroupsRecognition and perksAs a Laboratory Technician, you'll get toMaintain accurate data records and documentation.Prepare blood components through processes such as centrifugation, separation, freezing, thawing, washing, storage, sterile docking, transformation, and filtration.Ensure product quality, volume, appearance, and time requirements.Conduct labeling for routine and special components and implement quarantine procedures.High School or GED requiredNo Experience RequiredREQUIREMENTS:KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATIONHigh School graduate or GED required.EXPERIENCENo experience required.SKILLS/ABILITIESMust be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.Must be detail oriented and possess strong communication, organization, and analytical skills.Must be able to maintain donor, patient and employee confidentiality.Must possess basic keyboarding skills and the ability to handle and operate laboratory equipment.Must be able to work flexible shifts and overtime when necessary.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThis position requires the ability to perform the following (expressed as hours per shift):Sitting 5+Standing 0-3Walking 0-3Lift (40# Max) 0-3Carry/move (40# max) 0-3Push/pull (10# of force max) 0-3Climbing N/ABend 0-3Squat 0-3Kneel 0-3Reaching above shoulders 0-3Reaching waist to shoulder 5+Reaching knee to waist 0-3Reaching floor to knee 0-3Grasp N/AHandling 0-3Finger dexterity 5+Pinch N/ADriving 0-3*There is no phlebotomy in this position so if you are a CPT/NPT - phlebotomist looking for a phlebotomy position, you may want to look for one of those openings on our job board.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.#LABSTFLocation:717 Yosemite Street Denver, CO 80230Job Category:Lab ServicesContact Information: [e-mail] you are impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead - together.