Part Time UA Lab Technician

Wasatch Behavioral Health; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Wasatch Behavioral Health in Orem, Utah invites applications for a Part-Time Lab Technician in the Substance Use Division Lab. You will support clinical teams with accurate SUD testing, maintain records, and ensure safety and confidentiality while processing specimens.

The schedule is varied, and compensation ranges from $17.50 to $22.17 per hour, DOE. This role emphasizes quality control, documentation, and collaboration with the clinical team to support individualized recovery goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalent.
• Ability to follow detailed lab procedures and maintain strict chain-of-custody standards.
• Comfortable observing clients during specimen collection.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory equipment and safety practices.
• Ability to analyze and interpret test data according to regulatory guidelines.
• Spanish speakers may qualify for a wage increase.

Responsibilities

• Collect, label, process, and prepare specimens for substance use disorder testing.
• Perform drug screening and quality control procedures while maintaining accurate laboratory records.
• Maintain chain-of-custody documentation and enter testing information and results into electronic systems.
• Communicate with clinical and program staff regarding specimen collection and testing.
• Prepare specimens for shipment to reference laboratories when needed.
• Monitor supplies, assist with equipment maintenance, and help keep the laboratory clean, organized, and safe.
• Protect client confidentiality and follow all agency, regulatory, infection control, and safety requirements.
• Assist with laboratory documentation, administrative tasks, and quality improvement efforts.
• Work collaboratively with the clinical team to support accurate and timely testing that contributes to clients’ individualized recovery plans.

Job description

Join Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Part-Time Lab Technician at our Substance Use Division Lab in Orem, Utah! In this important behind-the-scenes role, you’ll support our clinical teams by helping ensure accurate, timely, and reliable substance use disorder (SUD) testing for clients working toward their individualized recovery goals. This position offers a competitive wage of $17.50–$22.17/hour and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the quality of care provided to clients. You’ll be responsible for specimen collection and processing, maintaining detailed laboratory records, performing quality control procedures, and ensuring compliance with confidentiality, safety, and regulatory standards. If you’re detail-oriented, organized, and take pride in accuracy while working as part of a collaborative behavioral health team, we’d love to have you join us!

Schedule

Sunday-Saturday (Days are Varied), 7:45 AM-6:15 PM (Hours are Varied)

Compensation

$17.50–$22.17 DOE and Education

About Us

Wasatch Behavioral Health is a local government agency dedicated to providing compassionate, accessible mental health and substance-use services. We value collaboration, innovation, empathy, and creating a workplace where both clients and employees can thrive.

What You’ll Do As a Lab Technician

• Collect, label, process, and prepare specimens for substance use disorder testing.
• Perform drug screening and quality control procedures while maintaining accurate laboratory records.
• Maintain chain-of-custody documentation and enter testing information and results into electronic systems.
• Communicate with clinical and program staff regarding specimen collection and testing.
• Prepare specimens for shipment to reference laboratories when needed.
• Monitor supplies, assist with equipment maintenance, and help keep the laboratory clean, organized, and safe.
• Protect client confidentiality and follow all agency, regulatory, infection control, and safety requirements.
• Assist with laboratory documentation, administrative tasks, and quality improvement efforts.
• Work collaboratively with the clinical team to support accurate and timely testing that contributes to clients’ individualized recovery plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalent
• Ability to follow detailed lab procedures and maintain strict chain-of-custody standards
• Comfortable observing clients during specimen collection
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality
• Basic knowledge of laboratory equipment and safety practices
• Ability to analyze and interpret test data according to regulatory guidelines
• Spanish speakers may qualify for a wage increase

Employment at Wasatch Behavioral Health is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, motor vehicle record review and criminal background check. After hire you must complete and receive a Criminal Background Clearance (BCI) from Utah State Office of Licensing. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment in the position, you must provide an official copy of licensure or certification.

Salary: $17.50 - $22.17 per hour