Clinical Lab Assistant I

Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an entry-level Lab Support Technician to assist with specimen collection, receipt and processing within the General Lab‑Even‑Ref Lab. Evening shift responsibilities include preparing samples for testing and performing waived or limited moderate complexity testing when certified, under CLIA guidelines.

You will report to department leadership and work with experienced staff, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; must be 18+ if phlebotomy is performed.
• Phlebotomy/CLA certification as defined by state regulations.
• Valid state driver’s license where employed.
• Basic computer literacy for lab systems and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Assist technical lab staff with collection, receipt and processing of specimens.
• Prepare samples for analytical testing.
• Perform waived and/or limited moderate complexity testing when qualified.
• Follow established policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Professionalism

Reading/Writing

Communication

Attention to detail

Learning agility

Organization

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy/CLA certification

Job description

Position Summary

This position assists technical lab staff and may be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the department, preparation of samples for analytical testing, and may perform waived and/or limited moderate complexity testing if CLIA minimum requirements are met or as approved by the CLIA Medical Director. This position reports to department leadership and takes direction from higher-level technical personnel.

Primary City/State

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name

General Lab-Even-Ref Lab

Work Shift

Evening

Job Category

Lab

Position Summary

This position assists technical lab staff and may be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the department, preparation of samples for analytical testing, and may perform waived and/or limited moderate complexity testing if CLIA minimum requirements are met or as approved by the CLIA Medical Director. This position reports to department leadership and takes direction from higher-level technical personnel.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must exhibit personal maturity and responsibility.
• Excellent reading, writing and math abilities.
• Communicates effectively in oral and written formats sufficient to demonstrate comprehension.
• Ability to perform detailed work; work with frequent interruptions, multi-task, problem solve and memorization.
• Ability to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly.
• Detail oriented and exceptional organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must exhibit skills in exceptional customer service, good performance review and passing on-site competency evaluation and /or assessment as defined by the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and must be 18 years or older if performing phlebotomy.
• Progression through career ladder II-IV is subject to completion of career ladder requirements.
• Position may require DHS Fingerprinting Certification or the ability to obtain fingerprint certification.
• Dependent on department/location, candidate must possess a valid state driver's license in the state of employment and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
• Phlebotomy/CLA certification as defined by state regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous clinical laboratory experience.
• Successful completion of a laboratory assistant program.
• Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and handling.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.