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Specimen Processing Technician

Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/25/2026
Primary City/State

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name

Specimen Proc-Ref Lab

Work Shift

Varied

Job Category

Lab Support

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 the receipt of biological specimens into the department, their proper entry into the company’s computer system, the preparation of samples for analytical testing, the distribution of these specimens to the proper analytical area, and archiving specimens after testing. This position reports to Specimen Processing Supervisor, and takes direction from Senior Specimen Preparation Technicians, and Specimen Preparation Coordinators.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum age requirement of 18.
  • Good reading, writing and math abilities are required.
  • Oral and written communication skills sufficient to understand written and spoken instructions in English.
  • Good organization skills are also required.
  • Must meet all training competency qualifications for Specimen Preparation Technician within six months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Six (6) months’ experience in a laboratory or key encoding environment.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent GED exam or other means.
  • Typing/keyboarding skills of minimum 25 wpm, demonstrated by completion of a typing/keyboarding test.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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