Medical Lab Scientist - Scottsdale Banner MD Ansderson

Sonora Quest Laboratories; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a dedicated Laboratory professional to support testing, specimen handling and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety and collaboration within a fast-paced diagnostic environment.

The position offers opportunities for growth in a leading healthcare lab, with responsibilities spanning phlebotomy, specimen processing and adherence to accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology or related field with certification.
• Foreign educated candidates must provide credential evaluation.
• Phlebotomy competency may be required in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collection, receipt and processing of specimens.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA etc.
• Support department testing, clinical relevance and problem solving.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading and math skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Education

BSc in medical laboratory science/medical technology

BSc in chemical or biological science with MLS/certification

Phlebotomy competency

Job description

Primary City/State

Scottsdale, Arizona

Department Name

Lab-SAT BUMCP-Scottsdale

Work Shift

Day

Job Category

Lab

Join one of Arizona's leading diagnostic labs at Sonora Quest, where your work directly supports life‑saving medical testing and patient care. Whether you're beginning your lab career or bringing experience to the table, this role offers hands‑on impact and career growth in a high‑demand healthcare setting. Come do great work on behalf of better health!

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.

SHIFT

Monday-Friday 0600-1430

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS

Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently. Use material handling equipment to push/and or pull up to 75 pounds and required to lift, push and/or pull up to 25 pounds. Requires manual dexterity. Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids, chemical, electrical and biological hazards. Ability to distinguish colors and to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly. Requires use of personal computer, printers, copiers, telephone, fax and department specific equipment.

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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