Medical Lab Scientist I
Company: Sonora Quest Laboratories
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: February 23, 2026
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Job Description:
Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona Department Name:
Microbiology-Ref Lab Work Shift: Day Job Category: Lab 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. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Performs
testing in an accurate and timely manner according to established
policies and performance standards with a knowledge level
determined for that testing. Responsible for startup, calibration
and accuracy of procedures and instrumentation. Actively
participates in problem solving activities within the department,
using advanced level of decision-making skills. Demonstrates
advanced knowledge and application of all computer systems used in
the department. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and application of
theory and clinical relevance testing. Assists in ensuring
compliance with accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrates ability to assume lead responsibility in absence of
on-site departmental leadership personnel. 2. Recognizes, ensures
validity, and assists in monitoring abnormal patient and/or QC
results of testing. Ensures accuracy of test results. Participates
in detecting and documenting occurrences that deviate from defined
procedures. Recognizes need and participates in department and
LSA/SQL System process improvement and quality assurance
activities, including assisting with monitoring of department
indicators of productivity and quality. 3. Monitors and controls
inventory and assists in providing financial data for the
department. Active participation on process improvements in
financial performance to decrease costs, improve productivity and
improve service. 4. Participates in contributions to additional
department/System projects. Active in training of department
employees. Actively participates on at least one committee or team
or is involved in at least one special project identified with
department management. Exhibits awareness of medical/legal
consequences of professional actions. May assist in new employee
orientation, training and competency. Provides input for competency
and annual assessments for employees in appropriate time frames.
Completes training module for newly hired/transferred personnel.
Note: Unless the employee meets the minimum qualifications defined
by CAP for a technical consultant, the employee may not oversee
competency assessment. 5. Acts as a department resource by
participating in providing educational information to internal and
external customers. Demonstrated advanced level of effective verbal
and written communication skills. Attendance and participation at
staff meetings. Demonstrates preceptor and coaching skills and
promotes a constructive environment that encourages learning and
development. 6. May process and/or prepare patient samples as
required to include the following: 1) specimen collection 2)
general laboratory specimen processing and 3) referral laboratory
processing. In doing so, ensuring correct patient and specimen
identification and specimen integrity. 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. 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 EEO
Statement: EEO/Disabled/Veterans Our organization supports a
drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy
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