Technical Specialist - Microbiology
Company: Sonora Quest Laboratories
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: March 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona Department Name: Micro Tech
Specialists-Ref Lab Work Shift: Day Job Category: Lab POSITION
SUMMARY Provides technical expertise and support for the system
manager in the areas of writing procedures, research and
development, establishing technical policies, continuous quality
improvement, technical education of staff and regulatory
compliance. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Performs technical research and
development under the direction of the Manager. Evaluates referral
testing and makes recommendations on bringing testing in-system.
Participates in the evaluation and selection of new procedures and
instrumentation. Assists in writing new procedures and policies.
Obtains appropriate approval prior to implementation. Reviews and
standardizes procedures between testing sites where possible. 2.
Focus on quality by working with the Manager in development and
implementation of QC and QA policies and procedures. Participates
in CQI projects and outcome measurement studies. Provides technical
expertise in regards to utilization issues for testing within the
technical area. Ensures that appropriate policies exist for
specimen integrity. Develops plans for validation of all processes.
Ensures that regulatory and compliance standards are met. Provides
technical support to all sites during inspections. Standardizes
practices between sites when possible. 3. Works with the System
Manager to provide input on financial evaluations for both new and
current testing procedures. Performs financial evaluations as a
part of procedure, instrumentation, and reagent evaluations.
Assists System Manager in reviewing current procedures and
instruments utilized throughout the system periodically to ensure
that they are cost effective. Recommends changing procedures or
instrumentation, consolidating testing, or changing testing
locations when appropriate to increase cost effectiveness. 4. Works
with the Technical Manager and Administrative Director to provide
technical staff development within their technical area. Provide
technical in-services for all system personnel. Develops and
oversees orientation and continuing education programs for staff in
their area of technical expertise. Develops a personnel competency
assessment program. Participates in the implementation of the
program across the system. Reviews results and identifies
additional training needs. 5. Serves as a system technical resource
for all testing sites on all shifts. Provides technical support for
problem solving. Provides technical consultation to physicians,
nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Works closely with the
Medical Director(s) on policies and procedures. MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, physical,
biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
Qualifies as a Technical Supervisor as defined under CLIA '88. •
Four (4) years' training and experience in nonwaived testing in
their technical specialty. • Excellent working knowledge of
regulatory and accreditation requirements. • A high degree of
technical and decision making skills. • Demonstrated behaviors
consistent with the values of Laboratory Sciences of Arizona.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • MLS or Specialty certification. •
Previous participation in management training programs. •
Additional related education and/or experience. EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work
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