Laboratory Assistant I

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

403b employer match

Paid time off

Annual bonus program

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado is seeking a laboratory support professional for microbiology duties in Aurora, CO. The role involves preparing specimens, verifying patient data, and assisting with inventory and equipment maintenance.

Shift is Microbiology, Monday–Friday with rotating weekends/holidays; experience in a formal lab is preferred and ODPCR testing knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Laboratory experience preferred.
• ODPCR/microbiology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specimens for distribution and analysis per policies.
• Verify patient identification and correct test orders in the system.
• Support laboratory operations in compliance with regulations and quality metrics.
• Respond to customer needs and manage requests via tubes, calls, and emails.
• Record temperatures and document follow-up actions; operate equipment.
• Assist with inventory management and supplies handling.
• Provide anatomic pathology support tasks as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Performs clerical and/or technical duties of low to moderate complexity, in support of laboratory operations. Microbiology duties include (but not limited to): ODPCR testing, Molecular sample receiving, Micro reagents and supplies.

Shift

Microbiology

Monday - Friday

Rotating weekends and holidays required

Duties & Responsibilities

• Accurately prepares specimens for distribution and analysis according to laboratory policies and procedures including research protocols.
• Ensures patients are correctly identified through the hospital registration system, account numbers are current and correct tests are ordered; checks requisitions for data entry errors and resolves questionable orders.
• Performs assigned laboratory support functions in compliance with regulatory agencies, quality indicators, and infection control practices according to laboratory procedures.
• Responds to customer needs, including prompt attention to pneumatic tubes, customer and courier deliveries, phone calls and electronic communications.
• Records temperatures, provides proper notifications when values are out-of-range and performs and documents appropriate follow-up actions. Operates and maintains equipment and documents maintenance performed.
• Assists with inventory management, including ordering of supplies, reagent preparation, labeling, use and disposal.
• Performs anatomic pathology support tasks, such as slide filing/retrieval, tissue disposal, and post mortem assistance as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
  • High School diploma or GED
• Area of Study
  • None
• Experience
  • None
• Equivalency
  • Not Applicable
• Licenses & Certifications
  • None
• Additional Requirements
  • None
• Competency
  • None

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a laboratory setting.
• Microbiology experience.
• ODPCR testing experience.

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range: $18.27 to $27.40

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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Estimated Close Date: 10/11/2026