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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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About the role

Confidential Client is hiring a mission-driven Medical Lab Technologist / Lab Scientist to join their clinical laboratory team in Denver, CO. In this role you will perform a broad range of clinical laboratory testing, validate results, maintain quality control, troubleshoot instrumentation and assays, and contribute to staff training and process improvement.

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What You’ll Do

• Perform and authenticate routine and moderately complex laboratory tests according to departmental procedures and regulatory standards.
• Carry out quality control, proficiency testing, routine maintenance, and documentation for assays and instruments (approx. 25%).
• Provide troubleshooting support for technical staff and coordinate with vendors to maintain equipment uptime and testing turnaround (approx. 25%).
• Analyze pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical quality indicators to ensure accurate results (approx. 20%).
• Advise supervisors on projects, investigations, and quality issues; participate in corrective actions (approx. 15%).
• Assist with training, competency assessments, and professional development for laboratory staff and MLS students (approx. 15%).

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Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience: 1–3 years’ experience as an entry-level Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or equivalent in a healthcare setting.
• Licenses / Certifications: MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology required.

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Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, QC and competency requirements in clinical labs.
• Proven troubleshooting skills for assays and laboratory instrumentation.
• Good written and verbal communication; ability to work with clinicians and laboratory staff to support patient safety.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete assigned projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Team-oriented with a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay: $63,142 per year (estimated).
• Wage range provided by source: $31.92 - $47.88 / hr.
• Benefits highlights (provided by Confidential Client):
  • Paid time off starting at 28 days/year (vacation, personal/sick) plus 7 holidays.
  • 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks.
  • Immediate retirement eligibility with employer contribution up to 9.5%.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans; employer-paid disability and life insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and student loan coaching.
  • Additional well-being programs, transit pass, childcare discounts, and more.

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Additional details

• Employment type: Full-time (Regular).
• Shift: As determined by department (rotate/variable depending on lab needs).
• Safety-sensitive positions may require a pre-employment drug test after a conditional offer.
• Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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