Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist- Microbiology

Valley View

$80K — $119K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field
  • 5-7 years of experience in a microbiology lab setting
  • Strong knowledge of aerobes and anaerobes
  • Experience with molecular testing methods
  • Proficiency in utilizing advanced lab technologies
  • Ability to communicate effectively in a clinical environment

Responsibilities

  • Set up microbiological cultures
  • Prepare samples for molecular testing
  • Review provider orders for accuracy and completeness
  • Utilize lab resources and techniques according to established policies
  • Evaluate problems and implement solutions when Supervisors are unavailable
  • Communicate issues with supervisors or clinical facilitators
  • Act as a resource for lab staff and management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Employer-paid basic life insurance with additional buy-up options
  • Flexible Spending Account available for healthcare and dependent care
  • Paid time off including PTO, family medical leave, sick leave, and bereavement leave
  • Tuition assistance for further education
  • Retirement plan options including 401(a) and 403(b) with employer match
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discounts on various services and products
  • Opportunities for ski pass usage depending on availability
  • Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Full Job Description
Microbiology Lead Medical Lab Scientist needed in a busy Micro lab, aerobes, anaerobes, and susceptibility testing performed with state-of-the-art technology!!

This is a full-time, day-shift position

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

  1. Sets up Microbiological cultures
  2. Prepares samples for molecular testing
  3. Reviews providers orders for accuracy and completion
  4. Utilizes resources and techniques effectively according to established policies and procedures.

  1. Evaluates problems in the absence of Supervisors and solves those that are possible.
  2. Communicates problems with the Clinical Facilitator, Supervisor or Director as appropriate.
  3. Acts as a resource for the laboratory Facilitator, Supervisor and Director.


SALARY RANGE

  • $38.43 to $57.64/hour
  • Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience.


BENEFITS

  • Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
  • Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
  • Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
  • Tuition Assistance Available
  • Retirement Plan 401(a)
  • Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
  • Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
  • Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.


Loan Repayment:

Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!

APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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