Histology Technologist

Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories is seeking an Anatomic Pathology Lab Technician to support specimen receipt, processing, and testing in a high‑volume lab environment. You will assist with waived and moderately complex tests, reporting, and QC/QA activities under supervision.

The role involves training new staff, maintaining workflow, and serving as a resource in the histology section under a Certified Pathologist Assistant, with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with Anatomic Pathology certification; eligible for ASCP HT within 6 months of hire.
• Willingness to cross-train in all areas of the Anatomic Pathology section and demonstrate competency in all aspects of work.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, examine and process pathology specimens for analysis.
• Perform waived and moderately complex testing; assist with QC/QA and documentation.
• Provide support for the AP Lab, assist in training, and maintain daily workflow.
• Serve as grossing processor under the direction of a Certified Pathologist Assistant.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Cross-training

Adaptability

Detail orientation

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree with Anatomic Pathology certification

Job description

Primary City/State Tucson, Arizona

Department Name Tucson Anatomic Pathol-Ref Lab

Work Shift Varied

Job Category Lab

Join one of Arizona's leading diagnostic labs at Sonora Quest, where your work directly supports life‑saving medical testing and patient care. Whether you're beginning your lab career or bringing experience to the table, this role offers hands‑on impact and career growth in a high‑demand healthcare setting. Come do great work on behalf of better health!

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the receipt of biological specimens into the department, preparation of samples for analytical testing, and performing waived testing. The role reports to the department supervisor and may take direction from higher level technical personnel. It assists the coordinator and supervisor in the functional operation of the histology section; insuring the continuity of daily workflow and prioritization of work, training of new employees, and the maintenance and reporting of quality control and quality assurance systems and procedure manuals, solving technical problems, and research and development activities. The position also performs all essential functions as defined by the department, performs waived and moderately complex tests as defined by CLIA ’88 in an accurate and timely manner, may perform highly complex testing under general supervision, and serves as a grossing processor under the direction of a Certified Pathologist Assistant. It receives, examines, and processes pathology specimens, provides overview support for the anatomic pathology section in the absence of the supervisor or coordinator, performs all functions of an AP Laboratory Technician, may train employees on basic entry‑level tasks, performs QC/QA duties, and serves as a resource.

Physical Demands / Environment Factors

Standing or sitting for long periods, comprehension of written and oral instructions in English, confidentiality, stress management, mathematics, frequent interruptions, detailed work, routine problem solving and reasoning, computer skills, ability to multi‑task, cross‑train, potential exposure to chemical, electrical and biological hazards, memorization, color discrimination, ability to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly, manual dexterity, and positive communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Maintain a safe, clean and organized working environment.
• Ensure the station is clean, stocked, and disinfected at the end of each shift.
• Perform well in the supervisor’s absence and provide guidance on pre‑analytical, waived, and moderately complex testing.
• Integrate the company’s mission, vision, and values and customer service standards into daily activities.
• React and adjust to daily workflow requirements as assigned by the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and be eligible for ASCP HT registry or Bachelor’s degree with Anatomic Pathology departmental‑specific certification documentation within 6 months of hire date.
• Willingness to perform/cross‑train in all areas of the Anatomic Pathology section and demonstrated competency in all aspects of work.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans. Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment.