Clinical Laboratory Associate

The Clinical Laboratory Associate is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting test results to supervisors or directors. The role requires performing high complexity tests authorized by the laboratory director, demanding a degree of skill aligned with the individual's education, training, or experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Adhere to quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
• Follow established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or notify the appropriate supervisor or director.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Perform statistical analysis and review of quality control testing data.
• Demonstrate expertise with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and equipment software.

Essential Skills

• Specimen processing
• Quality control
• Verification of Assays
• Pipetting
• Chemistry
• CLIA/CAP
• Inspection
• ELISA

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical, or biological sciences.
• Associate degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education and training.
• 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution including medical laboratory technology or science courses.
• Completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved by ABHES, NAACLS, or similar organizations.
• At least three months of documented laboratory training in each specialty for high complexity testing.
• Ability to perform accessioning without direct supervision with independent verification of manual data entries.
• Competence in testing without direct supervision with independent review of assay acceptance criteria.
• Ability to enter test results without direct supervision with independent verification of manual data entries.

Work Environment

The work environment offers a small company, start-up feel with about 25 employees, providing innovation and agility with the security and financial backing of a parent company. The lab associates have opportunities for career growth into R&D projects, including verification of assays and product development. Core working hours are Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm, with shifts typically covering either 9am to 5pm or 10am to 6pm. The position will report to a supervisor and requires covering the end of the day due to instrument capacity.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Broomfield, CO.

The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $27.40/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Broomfield,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 13, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.