Laboratory Assistant I

Job description

**Laboratory Assistant I**

**Requisition Number:** 68008
**Location:** Boulder Colorado
**Employment Type:** Temporary Staff
**Schedule:** Full Time
**Posting Close Date:** 22-Oct-2025
**Date Posted:**

**Job Summary**

The Health and Wellness Medical Services department encourages applications for the Temporary Laboratory Assistant I! This role is responsible for performing a diverse range of tasks to aid in the testing and delivery of laboratory specimens and implementing various laboratory procedures such as phlebotomy, capillary puncture, and other specimen collection methods.

This position will follow all quality, safety, and emergency protocols and guidelines established by CU Boulder while exhibiting efficiency in work practices and clinical procedures during interactions with patients, peers, healthcare providers, and management.

This role ensures patient safety during the preparation and administration of care, including medication handling, procedures, infection control, and fall prevention, consistently employing two patient identifiers and procedural time-outs.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

**Who We Are**

Medical Services is the primary health care resource for CU Boulder students.

Through comprehensive care and education, we seek to give students the skills and knowledge they need to develop healthy life-long habits.

**What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be**

**Provider Support/Patient Care/Customer Service:**

+ Follow procedures for venipucture and advise patients on accurate specimen collection.
+ Carry out data entry and processing of specimens, including labeling, centrifuging, pouring off, and freezing specimens as specified by test orders.
+ Assist with various departmental clerical duties when assigned, such as data entry, inventory management, stocking supplies, and providing phone support as needed
+ Aid in compiling and submitting monthly statistics and data reports.

Maintain all relevant phlebotomy logs promptly and according to schedule, such as maintenance logs and temperature records.
+ Follow Laboratory, CLIA, and university guidelines.
+ Conduct verification of patient demographic information ensuring accurate labeling
+ Perform Point of Care (POC) testing at designated sites as needed, undergoing requisite training and proficiency evaluations as per Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

Deliver effective onboarding services to new Wardenburg staff members.

Promptly reports safety concerns, accidents, incidents, and hazardous working conditions.

**LIS Documentation:**

+ Act as a liaison between the Billing department and the students regarding billing concerns.

**What You Should Know**

This is a full-time, temporary role.

**What We Can Offer**

The hourly pay range for this position is $23.03 - $28.80.

**Benefits**

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave (https://www.colorado.edu/hr/leave#sick-89) .

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**What We Require**

+ High school diploma or GED required
+ Phlebotomy certification from an accredited institution

**What You Will Need**

+ Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred

**Special Instructions**

To apply, please submit the following materials:

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A current resume.
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Optional: A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by **October 22, 2025** for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email.

For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs (http://colorado.edu/jobs) .

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.

You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

**To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Laboratory-Assistant-I/68008 (https://apptrkr.com/6651715)**

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