Laboratory Compliance Officer

Arizona Department of Administration; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Arizona Department of Health Services seeks a Laboratory Compliance Officer 2 to ensure licensing, proficiency, quality assurance, and safety across clinical laboratories. Occasional travel may be required for inspections and investigations.

The role supports the Laboratory Licensure and Certification Office and requires knowledge of federal regulations and state statutes. Hybrid work options are available and benefits are robust.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in laboratory science and 3+ years experience in lab field.
• Knowledge of federal regulations and Arizona Revised Statutes related to laboratory testing.
• Experience with quality systems, inspections, and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections to determine compliance with statutes, rules, and procedures.
• Monitor and review quality systems and track documentation and corrective actions.
• Attend staff and laboratory organization meetings (e.g., APHL, AOAC).
• Participate in investigations as directed.
• Request feedback from clients regarding services.
• Other duties as assigned related to the position.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Quality systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in laboratory science

Job description

DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $300.00 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

Laboratory Compliance Officer 2

Address:250 N 17th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $61,362

Grade: 21

*Hybrid*

Job Summary:

Performs work corresponding to the activities within the Laboratory Licensure and Certification Office. Assists or determines the issuing of licenses to laboratories (Clinical) by ensuring the minimum standards of proficiency, methodology, quality assurance, operation and safety. Conducts initial and periodic inspections of laboratories and facilities to determine compliance with the Federal Code of Regulations, state Statutes or Rules. Review of quality systems by tracking documents, corrective actions, and other quality data. Conducts investigations of the operation of a licensed laboratory upon receiving a complaint or of an unlicensed laboratory performing compliance testing. This position is required to perform work at/attend meetings at alternate locations and/or travel (in and out of state) when necessary, possibly requiring a state, personal or rented vehicle.

Job Duties:

• Setting up (includes travel and accommodations as applicable) and perform inspections to determine compliance with statutes, rules and internal procedures as directed.
• Monitor and/or review quality systems assigned for specific discipline and or Review of quality systems by tracking documents, corrective actions, and other quality data.
• Attend and participate in staff, advisory committee, and/or laboratory organization (e.g. APHL, AOAC, etc.) meetings
• Participate in investigations as directed.
• Requests feedback from clients regarding services.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of:
• - Federal regulations and Arizona Revised Statutes related to laboratory testing, general laboratory procedures, good understanding of laboratory management and operational concepts, specialized laboratory procedures, laboratory safety precautions emphasis when working with infectious agents and or hazardous materials.
• - Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.
• Skill in:
• - Review and reading of professional literature, requires high level of oral and written communication, analytical review, interpersonal relationships, active listening, organizational, evaluation, repetition, education/training.
• Ability to:
• - Change priorities as issues arise, problem solving (root cause), work independently, perform reviews of laboratory testing, analyze analytical data, reporting, and evaluation of analyst qualifications providing compliance data.
• - Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.

Selective Preference(s):

Minimum Bachelor's degree in laboratory science plus 3+ years experience appropriate/relevant in lab field.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Must have driver’s license and ability to travel.

State, Federal or National certification/ approval for appropriate field(s); must be obtained within 1 year of employment.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

• Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Wellness program and plans
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability insurance
• Defined retirement plan
• Award winning Infant at Work program
• Credit union membership
• Transit subsidy
• ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing [e-mail]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.

Advertised: 10 Sep 2026 US Mountain Standard Time Applications close: