Specimen Prep Technician

Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Specimen Processing Technician for the night shift. You will receive, sort, and prepare patient specimens, ensuring accurate entry into the lab computer system and proper distribution to analytic areas to keep workflows moving.

This role offers hands-on experience in a high-demand clinical setting, with opportunities for growth and development as you contribute to reliable, timely testing and better patient care after hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 and good reading, writing and math abilities.
• Oral and written communication skills sufficient to understand instructions in English.
• Good organization skills and ability to follow training within six months.

Responsibilities

• Receive biological specimens into the department.
• Enter specimens into the company computer system.
• Prepare samples for analytical testing.
• Distribute specimens to the proper analytical area.
• Archive specimens after testing.

Job description

Primary City/State

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name

Specimen Proc-Ref Lab

Work Shift

Night

Job Category

Lab Support

Join one of Arizona's leading diagnostic labs at Sonora Quest, where your work directly supports life‑saving medical testing and patient care. As a Specimen Processing Technician on our night shift, you'll be at the critical first step of the testing process - accurately receiving, sorting, and preparing patient specimens so results move quickly and reliably through the lab. 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. Our overnight team keeps testing moving around the clock, and we're always looking for dedicated people ready to make a difference after hours. Come do great work on behalf of better health!

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the receipt of biological specimens into the department, their proper entry into the company’s computer system, the preparation of samples for analytical testing, the distribution of these specimens to the proper analytical area, and archiving specimens after testing. This position reports to Specimen Processing Supervisor, and takes direction from Senior Specimen Preparation Technicians, and Specimen Preparation Coordinators.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS

Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids. Able to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone. May require periodic use of personal computer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement of 18.
• Good reading, writing and math abilities are required.
• Oral and written communication skills sufficient to understand written and spoken instructions in English.
• Good organization skills are also required.
• Must meet all training competency qualifications for Specimen Preparation Technician within six months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six (6) months’ experience in a laboratory or key encoding environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED exam or other means.
• Typing/keyboarding skills of minimum 25 wpm, demonstrated by completion of a typing/keyboarding test.

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