Medical Lab Scientist I

Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Laboratory Sciences of Arizona is seeking a skilled laboratory technician to join our dynamic team in Phoenix. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or biological science, and involves critical laboratory testing, compliance assistance, and biological specimen processing.

Candidates should possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience with phlebotomy. We support career growth in a high-demand healthcare environment while ensuring excellent patient care and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology or chemical/biological science.
• Either MLS or categorical certification.
• Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge to laboratory testing and clinical relevance.
• Assist with compliance to regulatory requirements.
• Collect, receive, and process biological specimens.

Skills

Effective communication in oral and written formats

Detail oriented

Exceptional organizational skills

Customer service skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology or Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science

Job description

Overview

Join one of Arizona's leading diagnostic labs at Sonora Quest, where your work directly supports life‑saving medical testing and patient care. Whether beginning your lab career or bringing experience, this role offers hands‑on impact and career growth in a high‑demand healthcare setting.

Position Summary

This position requires a high level of technical knowledge and application of that knowledge to laboratory testing, clinical relevance, and complex problem solving. It serves as a departmental resource, assisting with compliance to accrediting agency standards (CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA). Responsibilities may include collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge to laboratory testing and clinical relevance.
• Assist with compliance to CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA and other regulatory requirements.
• Collect, receive, and process biological specimens.
• Perform all duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, and accreditation requirements.

Physical Demands

Stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently. Use material handling equipment to push or pull up to 75 pounds and lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds. Use manual dexterity and standard precautions due to exposure to blood and body fluids, chemicals, electrical and biological hazards.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Personal maturity and responsibility.
• Excellent reading, writing and math abilities.
• Effective communication in oral and written formats.
• Detail oriented, exceptional organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Customer service skills and ability to pass on‑site competency evaluations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology OR Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science.
• Either MLS or categorical certification, 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.
• For Nevada or California candidates: maintain certification throughout employment.
• Foreign‑educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation.
• For certain specialty disciplines (Toxicology, HLA, HCTT, etc.): bachelor’s degree with one year of experience in that discipline.
• Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy (where applicable).

Preferred Qualifications

• MLS/MT or categorical certification (ASCP, AMT, HEW, AAB).
• Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and medical terminology.
• Previous phlebotomy experience.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans Laboratory Sciences of Arizona supports a drug‑free work environment.