Public Health Serology & Molecular Technician

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

PERA retirement options

401(k) and 457 plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible working arrangements

Paid holidays and PTO

Free parking

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking a Laboratory Technology II in the Microbiology Program to perform high-complexity serological and molecular testing on clinical and surveillance specimens, following established protocols and quality standards.

You will support diagnostics, surveillance, outbreak response, and implementation of procedures, ensuring timely results, QA/QC, and compliance with CLIA guidelines under supervision of the Program Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience with both PCR techniques and ELISA techniques.
• Experience working in a clinical laboratory under CLIA or CAP.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

PCR techniques

ELISA techniques

Job description

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking a Laboratory Technology II in the Microbiology Program to perform high-complexity serological and molecular testing on clinical and surveillance specimens, following established protocols and quality standards.

You will support diagnostics, surveillance, outbreak response, and implementation of procedures, ensuring timely results, QA/QC, and compliance with CLIA guidelines under supervision of the Program Manager.