Toxicology Lab Technician

Job Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented urine toxicology lab technician to join the Analytical Toxicology Laboratory. In this role, the employee will test urine specimens for a forensic toxicology laboratory. The employee will be responsible for specimen processing, executing qualitative urinalysis tests and quantitative liquid chromatography—tandem mass spectrometry tests, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring strict adherence to safety and Colorado Department of Public Health and Safety (CDPHE) standards. The employee will also contribute on an as needed basis to the overall mission of the ATL. This includes supporting research projects through sample analysis and supporting teaching laboratories associated with the Toxicology Graduate Program.

Full Consideration Date: please apply by Monday, November 23, 2026, 11:59 pm (MT).

Essential Job Duties:

• Sample testing: Perform urinalysis using a urinalysis analyzer and confirmatory testing with LC-MS/MS. Analyze research samples by LC-MS/MS on an as needed basis. Assist in regular maintenance of urinalysis analyzer and LC-MS/MS.
• Sample accessioning: Receive and accession urine samples using the Laboratory Information System.
• Quality assurance and data management: Responsible for maintaining laboratory quality assurance protocols as established by the CDPHE. Follow and document batch QC protocols. Verify acceptance criteria and report QC results in the Laboratory Information. System. Prepare draft results reports for supervisor verification.

Supervision:

• This position does not have any formal supervisory responsibilities.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Background Check (required for new hires).
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by time of application; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, life sciences or a related field or an Associate's degree in medical laboratory technology, life sciences or a related field.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong manual dexterity.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Ability to handle biological specimens safely.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Experience with urinalysis analyzers and LC-MS/MS.

Salary Range

$42,000 - $60,000

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.