Histology Technologist: Pathology Lab Impact & Growth

Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest in Tucson, AZ seeks an AP Laboratory Technician. The role involves receiving specimens, preparing samples for testing, and performing waived assays with guidance on more complex tests. You will assist in maintaining QC/QA programs and support the AP lab team under supervision.

The technician may train staff, handle routine tasks, and contribute to quality control, ensuring timely results in a fast-paced clinical diagnostics environment.

Qualifications

• Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work in a high‑demand healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process pathology specimens and ensure proper labeling.
• Prepare samples for analytical testing and perform waived tests.
• Assist with QA/QC and maintain procedure manuals.
• Train new employees and support the histology section operations.
• Oversee workflow in the anatomic pathology (AP) section under supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree with AP certification

Job description

Sonora Quest in Tucson, AZ seeks an AP Laboratory Technician. The role involves receiving specimens, preparing samples for testing, and performing waived assays with guidance on more complex tests. You will assist in maintaining QC/QA programs and support the AP lab team under supervision.

The technician may train staff, handle routine tasks, and contribute to quality control, ensuring timely results in a fast-paced clinical diagnostics environment.