Medical Lab Scientist I — Launch Your Lab Career in Phoenix

Sonora Quest; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest, one of Arizona's leading diagnostic labs, is seeking a laboratory professional in Phoenix. This role offers hands-on testing support and opportunities for growth in a high-demand healthcare setting, contributing to life-saving patient care and outcomes.

Responsibilities include specimen collection/receipt and processing, adherence to CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP and OSHA standards, and acting as a department resource within Lab-BUMCP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology or equivalent demonstrated education.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science with eligible certification/experience.
• MLS or categorical certification OR completion certificate from accredited program.
• Foreign credentials require evaluation (IERF or equivalent).
• Phlebotomy competency required where applicable.
• Additional specialty requirements may apply per department.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing with high technical knowledge and problem-solving within the department.
• Assist with department compliance to accreditation and regulatory requirements (CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA).
• May collect, receipt, and process biological specimens for testing.
• Comply with established policies, procedures, and professional standards.

Skills

Maturity

Reading/writing/math

Communication

Detail orientation

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelors in Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology

Bachelors in Chemical or Biological Science

MLS or Categorical Certification

Certificate of completion/letter of attestation

Phlebotomy competency

Credential evaluation (IERF)

Job description

Sonora Quest, one of Arizona's leading diagnostic labs, is seeking a laboratory professional in Phoenix. This role offers hands-on testing support and opportunities for growth in a high-demand healthcare setting, contributing to life-saving patient care and outcomes.

Responsibilities include specimen collection/receipt and processing, adherence to CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP and OSHA standards, and acting as a department resource within Lab-BUMCP.