Medical Lab Scientist
Company: Sonora Quest Laboratories
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: March 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona Department Name: Lab-BUMCP
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 3 8-hour shifts,
two on/two off weekends, and rotating holidays 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 DATE
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