Clinical Laboratory Associate

Company: Actalent
Location: Broomfield
Posted on: January 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description The Clinical Laboratory Associate is responsible for specimen processing, test performance and for reporting test results to the supervisors/director. Each individual performs only those high complexity tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities. Each individual performing high complexity testing must – •Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. •Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens. •Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed. •Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance. •Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director. •Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications. Administrative Duties •Statistical analysis and review of QC testing data. •Demonstrates expertise with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and equipment software. Additional Skills & Qualifications EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 1. Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological; with 0 years industry related experience. OR 2. Associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education and training (see below); Equivalent education and experience for educational route 2 is both: 1. 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes: a. either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR b. 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination; 2. Laboratory training including either a. completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLS, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), b. OR at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing. Required Supervision level a) Pre- analytic/Accessioning – may perform accessioning without direct supervision; however, must have independent verification of manual data entries. b) Analytical/Testing - may perform testing once proven competency without direct supervision; however, must have independent review of assay acceptance criteria. c) Post-analytical/Test reporting - may enter test result without direct supervision; however, must have independent verification of manual data entries prior to release by laboratory KNOWLEDGE • General knowledge of procedures and activities within own work area • Ability to relate day-to-day work to business priorities • General understanding of industry practice and standard Experience Level Entry Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Broomfield, CO. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $27.88/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Broomfield,CO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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