Lab Technician I – Training & Specimen Processing

ARUP Laboratories; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory based in Salt Lake City, Utah. A Technician I in training will support data handling, specimen processing, and routine laboratory testing to ensure accurate results.

The role includes quality control, documentation, and equipment maintenance, with opportunities for growth as skills and experience develop. Some college courses in biology are preferred, and the schedule includes 7-On/7-Off shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college courses in biology or life sciences preferred.
• Laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understands specimen collection, handling, and transport per departmental procedures.
• Processes, triages, routes, and stores specimens according to procedures.
• Evaluates specimens for acceptability and handles nonconforming specimens.
• Prepares, organizes, and reviews specimens for run set up with correct patient ID.
• Prepares reagents as required by laboratory requirements.
• Performs selected tests as allowed by regulatory guidelines.
• Performs and documents quality control and assists with equipment maintenance.
• Transcribes or transmits results previously validated by a Technologist.
• Answers telephone calls and provides verified LIS results.
• Is proficient in the use of laboratory computer applications/programs.
• Documents cleaning and maintenance of work area and equipment.
• Stocks and maintains supplies; notifies supervisor as needed.
• Attends laboratory meetings and in-services.
• Remains informed of process and procedure changes.
• Is productive in all areas for which competency has been achieved.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Some college level courses in biology or related life sciences

Tools

Laboratory computer applications

Job description

ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory based in Salt Lake City, Utah. A Technician I in training will support data handling, specimen processing, and routine laboratory testing to ensure accurate results.

The role includes quality control, documentation, and equipment maintenance, with opportunities for growth as skills and experience develop. Some college courses in biology are preferred, and the schedule includes 7-On/7-Off shifts.