Laboratory Technician (Environmental Monitoring)

AT LIFENET HEALTH, YOU ARE THE ADVANTAGE

Every day, YOU help us to save lives, restore health, and bring hope to patients and families around the world. At LifeNet Health, we cultivate growth, innovation, and collaboration, where your contributions drive solutions that benefit humanity.

Together, we are united by a mission greater than ourselves, a purpose rooted in healing.

ABOUT THIS JOB
Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Department: QC Laboratory

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:45PM, including rotating weekends and holidays, additional overtime required

Clinical Status: Clinical
 

HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT
As an Laboratory Technician (Environmental Monitoring), you’ll play a vital role in advancing our mission. In this position, you’ll be responsible for receiving and processing incoming laboratory samples, determining sample acceptance and reviewing documentation. Technicians initiate CAPA for all samples received not meeting LifeNet Health SOPs. Technicians perform moderately complex laboratory duties in registered CLIA subspecialties of testing and nonclinical (industrial) testing.

Your work will have purpose every single day, contributing directly to life-changing outcomes.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Receives and processes laboratory samples for testing or archive, ensuring laboratory samples meet acceptance criteria. Recognizes, resolves, and reports atypical events encountered and documents CAPA when required.
• Performs moderately complex laboratory duties in registered CLIA subspecialties of testing and nonclinical (industrial) testing. Performs quality control according to established policies and procedures. Recognizes and reports atypical events encountered during performance of tests.
• Initiates orders for lab tests, performs data entry, and reports test results using manual and laboratory information systems (LIS) according to established policies and procedures while maintaining complete and accurate departmental and donor records.
• Monitors and operates laboratory equipment according to established policies and procedures.
• Assures a safe, clean and orderly work area including maintenance of reagents, supplies, and stored samples. Monitors supply and reagent levels and notify appropriate personnel when supplies are needed.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING
Minimum Requirements:

• Associate degree – Medical Laboratory Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, chemical, physical or biological science
• 1-year related laboratory experience

Preferred Experience/Skills/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 years related laboratory experience
   

Key Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Attention to detail: Able to perform tasks thoroughly and with care; checks work to ensure high degree of accuracy/completeness and early/on-time delivery
• Time Management: Able to prioritize multiple, competing priorities and manage time/workload. Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple time sensitive projects, multi-task, identify project interdependencies and potential risks/pitfalls.
• Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate and build relationships with all professionals at different levels within the organization.

WHY JOIN LIFENET HEALTH

When you join LifeNet Health, you're not just taking a job, you’re joining a mission-driven community dedicated to making a global impact through regenerative medicine.  You’ll be part of a workplace that values authenticity, collaboration, and the drive to make a difference.

We recognize that great work happens when people feel supported. That’s why our total rewards package is designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

Here’s how we support YOU:

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage- Comprehensive care that won’t break the bank.
• Profit Sharing Plan- Share in the success you help create.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan- Invest in your future with confidence.
• Paid Parental Leave- 6 weeks to bond with your newest family member.
• Corporate Sponsored Events- Celebrate milestones and build connections.
• Generous Paid Time Off- Because balance matters:
  • 18 vacation days (based on position, tenure, and state laws)
  • 9 sick days (subject to local and state regulations)
  • 9 holidays (7 standard 2 floating)
• Flexible Work Program- For approved roles, how and where you perform best.
• Tuition reimbursement- We invest in your growth and education.
• Career & Leadership Development- Expand your impact and potential.
• Wellness Program- Prioritize your health with holistic resources.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Support for you and your household.
• Incredible teammates- Collaborate with passionate, dedicated professionals.
   

Note: All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and may be modified at any time, with or without notice, unless otherwise required by law. This job posting does not constitute an employment contract and does not alter the “at-will” nature of employment at LifeNet Health.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $18.61 - $24.68/hour

Final compensation will be based on factors such as geographic location, qualifications, and prior relevant experience. Actual compensation may be higher based on the successful candidate’s knowledge and relevant experience.
 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

LifeNet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

As part of our commitment to safety, we maintain a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment substance abuse screening.