MLS Apprentice: Hands-On Lab QC & Training

denverhealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3% employer contribution retirement

On-site fitness center

Childcare discounts

Education & career development

Loan forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

Denver Health is seeking an MLS/Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform, authenticate, and report tests per policy. The role requires QA/QC maintenance, documentation, and timely communication of results.

Training and competency development support is provided for the MLS program, with compliance to regulatory standards. Employees must pursue MLS(ASCP) certification within 3 months of graduation or hire, and the position may vacate if certification isn’t obtained within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or HS diploma with MLS program enrollment/completion.
• Less than 1 year work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs and authenticates tests, reports results according to procedures.
• Maintains quality control and documentation supporting pre-, intra-, and post-analytical steps.
• Troubleshoots testing, equipment, and quality issues; consults supervisors as needed.
• Participates in staff training, teaching, and competency development for the laboratory and MLS program.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting requirements and safety procedures.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

MS Word/Excel

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED with MLS program enrollment/completion

Job description

Denver Health is seeking an MLS/Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform, authenticate, and report tests per policy. The role requires QA/QC maintenance, documentation, and timely communication of results.

Training and competency development support is provided for the MLS program, with compliance to regulatory standards. Employees must pursue MLS(ASCP) certification within 3 months of graduation or hire, and the position may vacate if certification isn’t obtained within specified timeframes.