Senior Chemistry Lab Coordinator

Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Laboratory Sciences of Arizona in Mesa, Arizona, seeks a Technical Coordinator at the Lab-BDMC to apply advanced laboratory knowledge, ensure regulatory compliance with CLIA '88, JCAHO, CAP, and OSHA, and lead daily workflow on the shift. The role emphasizes quality management and cross‑functional collaboration to support patient results.

The position includes staff coaching, onboarding, competency assessment, and active participation in quality improvement initiatives to optimize performance

Qualifications

• Associate degree with four years of laboratory training or experience in nonwaived testing; or Bachelor’s degree with two years of laboratory training or experience in nonwaived testing.
• For certain specialty disciplines (e.g., Toxicology, HLA, HCTT), a bachelor’s degree with two years of experience may be required if no certification is available.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of MLT/MLS at a high level, supervise workflow, and address complex technical/quality issues under supervision.
• Oversight of quality control/assurance, maintain documentation for accrediting agencies, and contribute to QA policies and continuous improvement.
• Monitor inventory, assist with cost analysis, and support department financial performance and efficiency initiatives.
• Provide personnel oversight, participate in training, competency assessments, and coordinate projects across the department.

Education

Associate degree in medical laboratory technology/medical laboratory science/clinical laboratory science

Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science

Job description

Laboratory Sciences of Arizona in Mesa, Arizona, seeks a Technical Coordinator at the Lab-BDMC to apply advanced laboratory knowledge, ensure regulatory compliance with CLIA '88, JCAHO, CAP, and OSHA, and lead daily workflow on the shift. The role emphasizes quality management and cross‑functional collaboration to support patient results.

The position includes staff coaching, onboarding, competency assessment, and active participation in quality improvement initiatives to optimize performance