Clinical Lab Assistant I

Sonora Quest Laboratories; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories is seeking a lab support professional in Phoenix, AZ. You will assist technical staff with specimen collection, receipt, and processing, and prepare samples for testing. Depending on certification and CLIA approval, you may perform waived or limited moderate testing under supervision.

The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with department leadership to maintain quality standards. Evening shifts and on-site work are typical.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy/CLA certification per state regulations.
• Valid state driver's license may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Assist technical lab staff and handle collection, receipt, and processing of specimens.
• Prepare samples for analytical testing and perform waived/limited moderate testing when approved.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and regulatory standards; support department leadership.

Skills

Reading & writing

Math skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy/CLA cert

Driver's license

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.

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