Lab Technical Specialist – Chemistry

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's is seeking a Lab Technical Specialist – Chemistry to lead the chemistry section, ensuring compliant, high‑quality operations. The role works closely with section directors to implement new assays, oversee QA, and manage inventory and equipment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in medical laboratory science, ASCP certification in chemistry or eligible within a year, and at least four years of clinical chemistry experience, with strong SOP and LIS validation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or related field.
• MLS/SC/C chemistry certification with ASCP or equivalent; eligible within 1 year preferred.
• At least 4 years’ chemistry testing experience in a clinical lab.
• Experience with new equipment/assay implementation and SOP creation/review.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical operations of chemistry section; ensure high-quality daily work.
• Perform patient testing, QC testing, and instrument maintenance per policy.
• Validate middleware/LIS and participate in inspections and audits.
• Develop and update SOPs; provide training and competency assessment.
• Collaborate with section directors and leadership to improve processes.
• Monitor budgets, inventory, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Chemistry testing

SOP creation/review

Quality assurance

Equipment maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science

Tools

LIS middleware validation

Job description

Lab Technical Specialist – Chemistry

Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Lab Core

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm

Category: Laboratory/Pathology

Posting #: 1051186

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Posting Note: This is an onsite full time, salaried position. This position works closely with Chemistry Section Director and lab leaders to ensure efficient technical operations, exceptional service, and full compliance with regulatory bodies. Duties include new assay implementation, policy/procedure review, quality assurance, equipment maintenance, compliance/accreditation, training/competency assessments, research projects, and inventory management. Phoenix Children's has a great work culture and is growing! We are looking for an individual who is willing to lead and inspire in one of the largest children’s hospitals in the country.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or related field


• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Technologist in Chemistry (C) ASCP Certification or equivalent. Specialist in Chemistry (SC) or eligible to obtain within one year of employment preferred.


• A minimum of 4 years of experience performing chemistry testing in clinical laboratory setting


• Experience with new equipment/assay implementation, middleware/LIS validation, creating/reviewing SOPs, training/competency assessment, and quality assurance activities, including lab inspections

This position works collaboratively with Section Supervisors, Section Directors, Managers, and leadership team to provide technical supervision to ensure high quality daily technical operations of responsible sections across all locations in the healthcare system. Responsible for achieving and complying with established operating budget, quality control, inventory management and regulatory standards. This position receives supervision of completed work activities from the Laboratory Administrative Director.

Position Duties

• Develops and maintains policies and guidelines; employs policies and procedures, regulatory guidelines, and professional standards to validate current practice requirements and support overall organizational values and mission.


• Ensures adherence to departmental operating and capital budgets.


• Maintains professional and technical competency in all aspects of laboratory technology through constantly pursuing knowledge and self-improvement and remaining apprised of current trends, developments and awareness of latest technology and practices to improve outcomes.


• Participates in hospital and department operational and quality improvement initiatives; proactively evaluates systems, practices; assists, creates and implements changes to increase and enhance the effectiveness of the operations. Also, participates in organizational committees as pertinent.


• Performs patient testing, quality control testing, and instrument maintenance procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with policies, regulations, and safety guidelines for safe work practices.


• Oversees daily technical operations of laboratory section by monitoring quality and effectiveness of workflow, problem resolution and troubleshooting issues, and/or processes to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with all regulatory and licensing requirements.


• Oversees work activities of staff to ensure achievement of established goals, objectives and outcomes; provides guidance, mentoring and direction as appropriate for ongoing staff development.


• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children’s will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties


• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies


• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders


• Advocating for the health and well‑being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do


• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way


• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact


• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovates for the future


• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable