Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Location: Scottsdale, Arizona (Located specifically in North Scottsdale, at East Bell Road and the 101)

Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Employment Type: Part-Time

Schedule: Flexible coverage between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM. No nights, no weekends, and no major holidays!

About GeneticFirst Laboratories

GeneticFirst Laboratories (GFL) is part of the broader Envita family of healthcare organizations, supporting advanced diagnostic testing and specimen processing. This position works closely with Envita Medical Centers and Envita IR, Envita’s interventional radiology affiliate, to coordinate the proper handling, preservation, and transport of patient specimens.

We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Laboratory Technician who takes pride in accuracy, organization, and maintaining the integrity of patient specimens throughout the collection and processing process.

Position Summary

The Laboratory Technician supports specimen collection logistics, tissue preservation, transport, and laboratory accessioning for blood and tissue samples collected at Envita Medical Centers and Envita IR facilities.

This role coordinates directly with physicians and designated clinical and laboratory personnel to ensure specimens are properly identified, preserved, transported, and documented in accordance with approved procedures and laboratory requirements.

Responsibilities include receiving biopsy tissue directly from the physician in the Envita IR procedure room, preserving designated tissue on site using liquid nitrogen, transporting specimens to the GeneticFirst Laboratories facility, and maintaining accurate patient and specimen records in the laboratory information management system (LIMS). The technician may also transport blood samples from nearby Envita clinics to the laboratory.

All duties are performed following documented training, approved procedures, and laboratory supervision. Biopsy procedures are performed by the clinical team.

Schedule & Guaranteed Hours

• Guaranteed 20 paid hours per week, with additional hours available as needed up to 29 total hours per week.

• Flexible availability between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

• Specimen collections are typically scheduled at least 72 hours in advance. Occasional procedure-time changes may occur with as little as 12–16 hours of notice, requiring scheduling flexibility.

• Local travel between the laboratory, Envita IR, and nearby Envita clinics is required. Mileage for approved work-related travel is reimbursed in accordance with company policy.

Essential Responsibilities

Specimen Collection, Receipt & Transport

• Travel to Envita IR for scheduled biopsy procedures and coordinate specimen handoff, immediate preservation, and timely delivery to GeneticFirst Laboratories.

• Receive biopsy tissue directly from the physician in the procedure room and verify patient identifiers, specimen source, requested studies, labels, and accompanying requisitions.

• Collect and transport blood samples from designated Envita clinics to the laboratory as needed.

• Document collection, receipt, preservation, departure, and arrival times, as applicable, and maintain specimen traceability throughout each handoff.

• Transport specimens using approved containment, packaging, and temperature conditions.

• Prepare specimen containers, collection kits, preservation supplies, transport packaging, and required documentation before scheduled collections.

• Prepare and deliver supplies needed for blood specimen collection at designated clinics.

• Promptly report transportation delays, temperature deviations, leaks, identification discrepancies, or other issues that may affect specimen integrity.

Tissue Preservation & Preparation

• Follow approved specimen allocation plans and coordinate with designated clinical or laboratory personnel before dividing or assigning limited biopsy tissue.

• Orient designated tissue in transport containers and perform on-site snap freezing using liquid nitrogen and approved procedures.

• Label and protect frozen specimens for appropriate storage and downstream analysis.

• Prevent avoidable delays, tissue drying, contamination, and thawing during handling and transport.

• Document preservation details and applicable consumable lot numbers and expiration dates.

Laboratory Information Management & Accessioning

• Enter and verify patient demographics, specimen details, collection information, and requested studies in the laboratory information management system (LIMS) using authorized source records.

• Prepare and complete requisitions based on authorized orders and obtain missing information through the appropriate clinical or laboratory contact.

• Receive and accession specimens at GeneticFirst Laboratories, assign accession identifiers, print and apply labels, and reconcile specimens against accompanying documentation.

• Review specimens for compliance with acceptance criteria and escalate discrepancies or unsuitable specimens to the designated supervisor.

• Store tissue specimens under specified conditions and accurately document storage locations, retrievals, transfers, and final disposition.

• Maintain complete, accurate, traceable records while protecting patient confidentiality.

Laboratory Readiness, Safety & Quality

• Maintain clean, organized work areas and ensure supplies, preservation materials, and transport equipment are ready for use.

• Monitor supply expiration dates and complete required equipment, temperature, transport, and specimen logs.

• Report incidents, procedural deviations, and other concerns promptly to the designated supervisor.

• Follow laboratory safety, infection prevention, waste disposal, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements when handling human tissue, sharps, chemicals, and cryogenic materials.

• Complete required training and competency assessments before performing duties independently.

• Assist with related specimen processing and laboratory support responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Relevant experience in laboratory operations, histology, specimen processing, or clinical support.

• Ability to demonstrate competency in tissue handling, OCT embedding, liquid-nitrogen snap freezing, specimen packaging, and accessioning following training.

• Strong attention to detail and accurate computer data-entry skills.

• Ability to follow written procedures, maintain specimen identity, and complete documentation accurately.

• Flexible availability between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., including the ability to accommodate occasional procedure-time changes with 12–16 hours of notice.

• Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration and insurance, and the ability to meet company driving requirements for specimen transport.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in laboratory science, biological science, or a related field.

• Experience handling biological specimens, accessioning samples, biobanking, or preparing tissue for molecular studies.

• Familiarity with a laboratory information system (LIS) or LIMS, barcode labeling, requisitions, accessioning, and specimen tracking.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

This position involves local driving, standing and walking, computer-based data entry, handling small tissue specimens, and transporting specimen containers and supplies. Duties include working with human tissue, liquid nitrogen, and frozen storage equipment.

Employees are expected to wear scrubs or other laboratory-approved attire and follow all applicable laboratory and procedure-room safety requirements. Required personal protective equipment is provided by GeneticFirst Laboratories. Employees must observe bloodborne pathogen precautions, universal precautions, and applicable safety and handling procedures.

Essential job functions may be performed with reasonable accommodation.