Specimen Prep Technician
Sonora Quest Laboratories
Tucson, AZ, United States
Tucson, AZ, United States
- Healthcare
- specimen preparation
- laboratory technician
- biological samples
The Specimen Prep Technician is responsible for receiving, preparing, and distributing biological specimens for laboratory testing, while maintaining accurate records and specimen archives. This role supports diagnostic and medical testing in a high-demand healthcare environment and requires organization, communication skills, and training in specimen preparation. The position offers career growth opportunities and involves working in shifts within a leading diagnostic lab.
Primary City/State:
Tucson, Arizona
Department Name:
Specimen Proc-Tucson
Work Shift:
Night
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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
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Tucson, Arizona
Department Name:
Specimen Proc-Tucson
Work Shift:
Night
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.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy




