LAB Medical Lab Scientist I

Sonora Quest; Brush (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona (SQL/LSA) seeks a Medical Lab Scientist for a full-time, 36-hour weekly daytime position in Brush, Colorado.

The role requires high technical knowledge in department testing, regulatory compliance, and problem solving, with potential lead responsibilities when on-site leadership is absent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology, OR a Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science with certification.
• Certification (MLS or categorical) OR a certificate of completion/attestation on school letterhead documenting completion of any categorical or combination of categoricals from an accredited Medical Laboratory Science program.
• Foreign educated candidates must provide credential evaluation for eligibility.
• Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing accurately and timely according to policies and standards; startup, calibration and accuracy of procedures and instrumentation.
• Recognizes and documents abnormal patient or QC results; ensures test result accuracy; participates in quality assurance activities.
• Monitors inventory and contributes to financial data for the department; supports process improvements to reduce costs and improve productivity.
• Provides training and participates in competency assessments; supports new employee orientation and department projects.
• Acts as department resource with strong communication; participates in meetings and supports learning and development.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory testing

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Education

MLS/MT or relevant degree

Bachelor's in chemical/biological science

Certification (MLS or categorical)

Tools

LSA/SQL System

Job description

Primary City/State:

Brush, Colorado

Department Name:

Procurement-East Morgan

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Lab

Seeking Medical Lab Scientist for fulltime (36 hours/week) daytime position where you'll do good work on behalf of better health in Brush, CO .

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for a high level of technical knowledge and application of that knowledge to department testing, clinical relevance, and complex problem-solving skills. This position serves as a department resource and is responsible for assisting with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agency and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA). May be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the laboratory.

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

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Performs testing in an accurate and timely manner according to established policies and performance standards with a knowledge level determined for that testing. Responsible for startup, calibration and accuracy of procedures and instrumentation. Actively participates in problem solving activities within the department, using advanced level of decision-making skills. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and application of all computer systems used in the department. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and application of theory and clinical relevance testing. Assists in ensuring compliance with accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements. Demonstrates ability to assume lead responsibility in absence of on-site departmental leadership personnel.

2. Recognizes, ensures validity, and assists in monitoring abnormal patient and/or QC results of testing. Ensures accuracy of test results. Participates in detecting and documenting occurrences that deviate from defined procedures. Recognizes need and participates in department and LSA/SQL System process improvement and quality assurance activities, including assisting with monitoring of department indicators of productivity and quality.

3. Monitors and controls inventory and assists in providing financial data for the department. Active participation on process improvements in financial performance to decrease costs, improve productivity and improve service.

4. Participates in contributions to additional department/System projects. Active in training of department employees. Actively participates on at least one committee or team or is involved in at least one special project identified with department management. Exhibits awareness of medical/legal consequences of professional actions. May assist in new employee orientation, training and competency. Provides input for competency and annual assessments for employees in appropriate time frames. Completes training module for newly hired/transferred personnel. Note: Unless the employee meets the minimum qualifications defined by CAP for a technical consultant, the employee may not oversee competency assessment.

5. Acts as a department resource by participating in providing educational information to internal and external customers. Demonstrated advanced level of effective verbal and written communication skills. Attendance and participation at staff meetings. Demonstrates preceptor and coaching skills and promotes a constructive environment that encourages learning and development.

6. May process and/or prepare patient samples as required to include the following: 1) specimen collection 2) general laboratory specimen processing and 3) referral laboratory processing. In doing so, ensuring correct patient and specimen identification and specimen integrity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology, OR

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science (transcripts may be reviewed to determine eligibility), AND EITHER

• Certification (MLS or categorical) OR a certificate of completion/letter of attestation on school letterhead documenting completion of any categorical or combination of categoricals from an accredited Medical Laboratory Science program.

• Individuals working in the state of Nevada or California are required to maintain their certification throughout their time in position.

• Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation) or other nationally recognized credentialing agency for review to determine eligibility.

• For certain specialty disciplines ONLY (Toxicology, HLA, HCTT, etc.) where no certification is available from a certifying agency, a bachelor’s degree with one year of experience in that discipline is required.

• Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy in departments where applicable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MLS/MT or categorical certification (ASCP, AMT, HEW, AAB).

• Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and knowledge of medical terminology.

• Previous experience with phlebotomy and processing.

• Additional related education and/or experience

Estimated Pay Range:

$31.75 - $52.91 / hour

Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona (SQL/LSA) is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona (SQL/LSA) in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.

Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):

2026-12-22

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