Public Health Serology & Molecular Technician

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PERA retirement

401(K)/457

Life insurance

Disability

Flexible working arrangements

11 paid holidays

Parking

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Professional development

Career opportunities

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking a Laboratory Technology II in the Microbiology Program. The role conducts high‑complexity serological and molecular testing to support diagnostics, surveillance, and outbreak response, ensuring timely results and adherence to CLIA quality requirements.

Onsite at the Denver office, the position emphasizes validation, procedures, documentation, and collaboration with epidemiologists and public health partners.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
• Or a combination of related education and relevant experience equal to five (5) years.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for molecular and serological analytical testing within the microbiology department.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in operation, calibration, and maintenance of equipment used in analyses.
• Customer communication and administrative support to ensure test results are delivered in a timely manner.

Skills

Molecular testing

Serological testing

PCR techniques

ELISA techniques

Quality control

Tools

PCR equipment

ELISA instrumentation

Job description

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking a Laboratory Technology II in the Microbiology Program. The role conducts high‑complexity serological and molecular testing to support diagnostics, surveillance, and outbreak response, ensuring timely results and adherence to CLIA quality requirements.

Onsite at the Denver office, the position emphasizes validation, procedures, documentation, and collaboration with epidemiologists and public health partners.