Clinical Lab Technician 1

Illumina • Boulder, CO

21h

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Technician 1 works in a regulated clinical laboratory, receiving and processing samples and performing high-throughput testing using standard laboratory equipment and robotic liquid handling systems. The role supports the SomaScan assay and ensures accurate, timely results while maintaining sample integrity and traceability. The technician follows established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), laboratory safety policies, and quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

The position also involves routine equipment maintenance and quality control, maintaining laboratory supply stocks, participating in continuous improvement activities, and attending internal meetings, seminars, and trainings. Work takes place in a typical laboratory environment and requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Responsibilities may change based on business needs.

Requirements

• Good attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and time management.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using microliter single-channel and multi-channel pipettes.
• Experience performing data entry.
• Experience using laboratory equipment.
• Ability to work in a typical laboratory environment using required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Responsibilities

• Accession samples, including receipt, storage, aliquoting, and disposition.
• Perform the SomaScan assay using robotic liquid handling systems and other laboratory equipment.
• Perform tasks according to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs).
• Ensure accurate and timely results.
• Maintain sample integrity and traceability throughout sample processing.
• Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Comply with laboratory safety policies and procedures.
• Comply with Quality Assurance and Regulatory requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement, including providing feedback.
• Participate in internal meetings, seminars, and trainings.
• Perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Operate general laboratory equipment and perform quality control checks.
• Maintain stocks of general laboratory supplies.

Benefits

• Variable cash program (bonus or commission) eligibility.
• Equity may be available for eligible roles.
• Access to genomics sequencing.
• Family planning benefits.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Resource Groups offering career development experiences, cultural awareness, and opportunities to engage in social responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed