Lab Technician or CLS I​/II​/III - Tues-Sat 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Job Description

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) performs laboratory testing, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration of equipment, and quality control procedures and is responsible for the validity of test results.

• Drug Screen: Successful candidates will be required to pass a standard drug screen as part of the pre‑employment process.
• Background Check: A thorough background check will be conducted for all potential employees.
• Visa Sponsorship: Eurofins Viracor LLC does not sponsor employment visas. Candidates must have the legal right to work in Lenexa, KS without requiring sponsorship.

Level I – Minimum

• Perform laboratory assays in accordance with Viracor Eurofins standard operating procedures.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain all laboratory equipment and instruments according to standard operating procedures to ensure quality results.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies, reagents, and materials.
• Accept or reject test results in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Document remedial action, troubleshooting, quality assurance activities and instrument maintenance.
• Adhere to established processing timelines.
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards.
• Ensure adherence to laboratory safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Level II – Fully meets Level I plus:

• General knowledge of Standard Operating Procedure writing, assay theory, and instrumentation.
• Orient, mentor and teach clinical laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques to new associates.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork skills by knowledge sharing.
• Take on formally assigned additional duties, such as training, as part of routine job performance.
• Participate in special project teams as requested by supervisory staff.

Level III – Fully meets Level II plus:

• Obtain advanced knowledge of Viracor Eurofins standard operating procedures, assays, and instrumentation.
• Participate in troubleshooting activities in conjunction with Technical Supervisor.
• Volunteer to serve on various committees and panels to the benefit of the laboratory or company (e.g., Safety Committee).
• Perform train‑the‑trainer and qualified personnel responsibilities as assigned.

Level I – Minimum

• BS or BA in Clinical Laboratory Science.
• OR Associate’s in Medical Laboratory Technician.
• OR BS or BA in Biological, or Chemical Science with 1 year of clinical laboratory experience.
• Willing to work with potentially infectious human blood and body fluids.
• Ability to work with automated and manual platforms.
• Must possess skills required for aseptic techniques.
• Intermediate level proficiency with PC‑based software programs.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity and honesty in performing tests, documenting test results, and maintaining patient, client, employee, and laboratory business confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Analytical judgment, problem solving skills, accuracy, and strong detail orientation.

Level II – Fully meets Level I plus:

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical laboratory experience at CLS I level work.
• Possess the required skills to perform the additional level requirements.

Level III – Fully meets Level II plus:

• BS or BA in biological, chemical, or clinical laboratory science.
• Minimum of 6 years of clinical laboratory experience, inclusive of Viracor tenure as a Laboratory Technician.
• Completed train‑the‑trainer program and possess the skillset to be a trainer and qualified personnel.
• Possess advanced knowledge and troubleshooting capability.
• Has demonstrated achievement in advancing laboratory improvements, including participation in committees, panels, process improvement teams, or other related activities.

• Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets, and other items stored at various levels, including overhead.
• Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group…