Technical Coordinator I

Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona (SQL/LSA) in Casa Grande, AZ, seeks a Technical Coordinator to apply advanced knowledge to department testing and regulatory compliance, supporting quality and patient care.

The role emphasizes adherence to CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA, and other accreditation standards while collaborating with the team to solve complex testing challenges and contribute to a safe, efficient lab environment.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree or a bachelor’s degree with laboratory training/experience in nonwaived testing.
• MLS or categorical certification required for II level; foreign credentials evaluated for eligibility.
• Proficiency with standard lab Computer and data entry systems; ability to follow procedures and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist with department testing, clinical relevance, and problem-solving.
• Support compliance with CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA and accreditation requirements.

Skills

Reading and writing

Mathematics

Customer service

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Communication

Education

Associate degree in medical laboratory technology

Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science

MLS or categorical certification

Job description

Primary City/State: Casa Grande, Arizona Department Name: Lab-BCGMC 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). Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

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

Technical Coordinator I: Associate degree in a medical laboratory technology, medical laboratory science or clinical laboratory science with four (4) years of laboratory training or experience, or both in nonwaived testing, in the designated specialty/sub-specialty area OR Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science (transcripts will be reviewed to determine eligibility) with two (2) years of laboratory training or experience, or both in nonwaived testing, in the designated specialty/sub-specialty area. 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 two (2) years of experience in that discipline is required.

Technical Coordinator II: 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 certification (MLS or categorical). Two (2) years’ experience in nonwaived testing in the designated specialty/sub-specialty area. 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 four (4) years of experience in that discipline is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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Benefits

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information.