Medical Lab Scientist

University of Colorado Health

Fort Collins, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$33.82–$50.73 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Cancer, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Pathology, Emergency Care, Fitness, GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), Health Plan, Healthcare, Laboratory Testing, Legal, Military, Orthopedics, Performance Management, Primary Care, Process Development, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Control, Regulatory Requirements, Student Loans, Testing
LOCATION
Fort Collins, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago

Medical Lab Scientist Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

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Medical Lab Scientist

Location: Fort Collins Category: Professional ManagementJob Type: PRN Job ID: 370847 Date Posted: Mar 19, 2026

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Location: UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital, CO, Fort Collins Department: PVH Hematology Work Schedule: PRN 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $33.82 - $50.73 per hour. Pay is dependent on applicants relevant experience.

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option.

Summary Performs laboratory testing of patient specimens in one or more sections of the laboratory.

Responsibilities

  • Performs diagnostic/analytic testing of specimens.
  • Interprets documents and reports test results.
  • Performs quality control testing, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Complies with good laboratory practice and regulatory requirements.
  • Performs projects as assigned as well as serves as a resource to laboratory staff and other clinical staff as needed.
  • Within scope of job requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree and graduate of an accredited Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist program.
  • Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or categorical ASCP certification in a laboratory specialty/sub-specialty as applicable to job responsibilities.
  • State licensure if required by law.
  • Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Employees are our number one asset. UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.

Recognition

  • Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
  • Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealths established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills, and cost of living.
  • Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
  • Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
  • Free Care.com membership.
  • Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto, and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
  • Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence. New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.
  • Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
  • Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

  • 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
  • Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

  • UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars and internal professional development opportunities.
  • Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

Eligibility for some programs is based on an employees scheduled work hours.

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

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individuals race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations when the disability does not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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