Medical Lab Scientist I

Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories in Phoenix, AZ seeks a laboratory professional to support high‑level technical testing, regulatory compliance, and specimen handling within the General Lab‑Days‑Ref Lab. This role emphasizes accuracy, problem‑solving, and adherence to accrediting standards to ensure quality patient results.

Responsibilities include processing samples, maintaining competency, and contributing to department efficiency while upholding professional standards in a fast‑paced clinical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology or a chemistry/biology degree with certification.
• Certification (MLS or categorical) or equivalent documented completion.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced technical knowledge to department testing and clinical relevance.
• Assist with compliance to CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA and other regulatory requirements.
• Perform collection, receipt and processing of specimens as needed.

Skills

Maturity & responsibility

Reading, writing & math

Oral & written communication

Detail‑oriented & organized

Multi‑tasking & problem solving

Customer service skills

Computer literacy

On-site competency & evaluation

Education

Bachelor's in medical lab science/medical technology

Bachelor's in chemistry or biology + certification

Tools

MLS/MT or categorical certification (ASCP etc.)

Job description

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.

Primary City/State

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name

General Lab-Days-Ref Lab

Work Shift

Day

Job Category

Lab

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.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must exhibit personal maturity and responsibility.
• Excellent reading, writing and math abilities.
• Communicates effectively in oral and written formats sufficient to demonstrate comprehension.
• Ability to perform detailed work; work with frequent interruptions, multi-task, problem solve and memorization.
• Ability to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly.
• Detail oriented and exceptional organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must exhibit skills in exceptional customer service, good performance review and passing on-site competency evaluation and /or assessment as defined by the department.

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

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