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Clinical Lab Assistant I at Sonora Quest Laboratories
Sonora Quest Laboratories
Phoenix, AZ
Healthcare
Posted 3 days ago
Job Description
Primary City/State:
Phoenix, Arizona
Department Name:
Microbiology-Ref Lab
Work Shift:
Night
Job Category:
Lab
POSITION SUMMARY
This position assists technical lab staff and may be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the department, preparation of samples for analytical testing, and may perform waived and/or limited moderate complexity testing if CLIA minimum requirements are met or as approved by the CLIA Medical Director. This position reports to department leadership and takes direction from higher-level technical personnel.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
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Phoenix, Arizona
Department Name:
Microbiology-Ref Lab
Work Shift:
Night
Job Category:
Lab
POSITION SUMMARY
This position assists technical lab staff and may be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the department, preparation of samples for analytical testing, and may perform waived and/or limited moderate complexity testing if CLIA minimum requirements are met or as approved by the CLIA Medical Director. This position reports to department leadership and takes direction from higher-level technical personnel.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
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
- High School Diploma or equivalent and must be 18 years or older if performing phlebotomy.
- Progression through career ladder II-IV is subject to completion of career ladder requirements.
- Position may require DHS Fingerprinting Certification or the ability to obtain fingerprint certification.
- Dependent on department/location, candidate must possess a valid state driver's license in the state of employment and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
- Phlebotomy/CLA certification as defined by state regulations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous clinical laboratory experience.
- Successful completion of a laboratory assistant program.
- Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and handling.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Additional related education and/or experience.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
Typical entry-level pay: $38k for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health nationally
National salary averages
Expected entry-level
$38k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$36k
Market range (10th-90th percentile)
$86k
Senior roles pay 69% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.
Slight candidate advantage
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Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Moderate
Who this leverage applies to
Stronger for:
Senior candidates with options
Where to negotiate
Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO
Likely Possible Unlikely
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Job Growth →
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Compound
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Limited growth
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Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat
Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.
+4%
10yr growth
Typical: Associate's degree
Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.
Labor data: BLS 2024