Medical Lab Scientist I

Denver Health•Denver, CO

6d•$29 - $42

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Medical Lab Scientist I for its Laboratory Services department. The role performs a wide range of laboratory testing with moderate to minimal supervision while ensuring accuracy, precision, and compliance with established procedures and quality standards. The scientist evaluates and validates test results, performs quality control, troubleshoots instrumentation and assay issues, and maintains thorough documentation of testing processes and outcomes. The role identifies and resolves problems in consultation with supervisors, the Administrative Director, and the Department Chair when appropriate. Elevated duties may include serving as a resource for less experienced staff, assisting with new-hire training, and completing department-designated projects. The position contributes to high-quality patient care by providing timely and dependable laboratory results. Denver Health describes its Laboratory Services department as an ASCP-designated Leading Laboratory, recognized for quality outcomes, professional development, trusted leadership, and laboratory visibility. The organization emphasizes respect, belonging, accountability, and transparency.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
1–3 years of experience as an entry-level MLS in a healthcare setting required.
MLS ASCP—Medical Laboratory Scientist certification, or equivalent, required.
Familiarity with regulatory compliance in quality control and competency requirements.
Good communication and customer-relations skills to support patient safety and laboratory quality processes.
Ability to promote teamwork.
Ability to organize and prioritize work within the department.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to troubleshoot testing, equipment, and quality issues.

Responsibilities

Perform competencies, proficiency testing, quality control, maintenance, and testing, and authenticate results according to departmental procedures and regulatory requirements.
Train on new technology or testing as it is released.
Troubleshoot testing equipment and procedures, and support technical staff and vendors to maintain equipment uptime and testing turnaround times.
Analyze pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical quality control and specimen requirements to ensure accurate results.
Consult with the appropriate supervisor about departmental projects, troubleshooting, investigations, and quality control issues.
Assist with teaching, training, staff development, and competencies for the laboratory and MLS program.
Maintain thorough documentation of testing processes and outcomes.
Identify and resolve problems with supervisors, the Administrative Director, and the Department Chair when appropriate.
When assigned elevated duties, serve as a resource to less experienced staff, assist with new-hire training, and complete department-designated projects.
Address performance or behavioral concerns constructively and in a timely manner.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, and 7 holidays.
100% paid parental leave for up to 6 weeks.
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
Childcare discount programs.
Discounts and perks on large brands, travel, and more.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center.
Career advancement pathways and internal career growth opportunities.
Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer, with free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps eligible employer.