Description:
Are you passionate about science, quality, and making a difference in patient care? Arizona Pain is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Scientist to join our dynamic clinical team. As a Laboratory Scientist I, you’ll play a hands-on role in the core operations of our laboratory; performing critical testing, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering timely, accurate results that support both our providers and patients. If you’re detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, and are eager to learn and grow, we’d love to meet you.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in Clinical Lab Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field; or equivalent experience
• 1–3 years of laboratory experience in a clinical or reference lab environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to compliance, quality, and turnaround times
• Proficiency with laboratory instrumentation, LIMS, EMR/EHR systems, and Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team
• Able to stand for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs

ABOUT US

Join our mission-driven team at Arizona Pain, a leading integrated pain clinic where collaboration, innovation, and patient care excellence intersect. Our laboratory is vital to our success—delivering timely, accurate, and compliant testing services for patients and providers alike.
At Arizona Pain, you’ll find a close-knit team that values growth, feedback, and doing meaningful work every day.

• Receive, label, and prepare samples for clinical and toxicology testing following strict protocols.
• Perform extractions, screening, and confirmation testing using laboratory instrumentation and scientific methods.
• Complete all testing within required turnaround times (typically same-day).
• Enter and verify results in our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and/or EMR.
• Maintain meticulous documentation and participate in regular equipment checks, maintenance, and cleaning.
• Support quality assurance and participate in both internal and external proficiency testing.
• Ensure compliance with all laboratory SOPs, safety, and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA/COLA).
• Collaborate with providers, Medical Assistants, and your lab manager to support workflow and process improvements.