Job Title: Laboratory Technician – Receiving Technician
Job Code: AZ-7437
Client: State of Arizona – AZDHS
Location: 250 North 17th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85007
Position Type: Contract
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours/week)
Weekend Work: Varied (occasional Saturdays)
Work Location: 100% On-Site
Duration: 07/28/2025 to 01/30/2026
Rate: $18/hr on W2 (All-Inclusive)
Interview Mode: In-person (Local candidates only)
Application Deadline: July 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM MST
Job Description:
We are seeking a Laboratory Technician – Receiving Technician to support the shipping and receiving functions within the laboratory operations of the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS). This is a hands-on, full-time position ideal for candidates with a strong attention to detail, laboratory handling skills, and customer service orientation.
The technician will be responsible for handling biological and hazardous samples, preparing and shipping collection kits, ensuring regulatory compliance, entering data into LIMS, and providing support to laboratory personnel and submitters.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in daily operations of the Shipping/Receiving section.
- Receive incoming samples/specimens and verify condition, documentation, and compliance with protocols.
- Prepare and ship specimen/sample collection kits and ensure accurate labeling.
- Document all activities in accordance with quality control and assurance procedures.
- Use Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for data entry, tracking, and verification.
- Notify leadership of any discrepancies, damaged packages, or out-of-spec conditions.
- Communicate with internal teams, submitters, and external partners to resolve issues.
- Assist with lab supply receiving, packaging, and internal distribution.
- Support lab compliance with state and federal safety and biohazard regulations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
Knowledge of:
- Laboratory terminology and practices
- Specimen/sample shipping, handling, and decontamination
- Quality assurance and control procedures
- Biological and chemical waste safety standards
Skills in:
- Accurate data entry and recordkeeping
- Use of LIMS and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Drive, Calendar)
- Organizational and communication skills
- Safe operation of office and laboratory equipment
Ability to:
- Work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Communicate effectively with lab staff and external stakeholders
- Perform physically demanding tasks (package lifting, etc.)
- Understand and follow lab policies and regulatory protocols
- Adapt in a fast-paced, multicultural laboratory environment
Candidate Requirements:
- Must be local to Arizona and available for in-person interviews within one week of posting close.
- Must be able to start within 2 weeks of receiving an offer.
- Should not have been previously submitted to Posting ID 5619.
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