Technologist, Trainee

ARUP Laboratories; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technologist Trainee to join their dynamic team in Salt Lake City. This full-time training position prepares you to work as a limited license scientist while gaining ASCP certification within five years. You'll engage in essential laboratory functions, including operating instruments, processing specimens, and ensuring quality control. If you have a passion for science and a commitment to patient care, this is an exciting opportunity to grow in a supportive and diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological sciences required.
• 1+ years of clinical lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived and automated analytic processes under supervision.
• Operate laboratory instruments and maintain quality control.

Skills

Laboratory Instrument Operation

Quality Control Documentation

Specimen Processing

Analytic Processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences

Course credits in Biology

Course credits in Chemistry

Course credits in Math

Job description

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Schedule: 7-On/7-Off B week, 2:00 PM - 12:30 AM

Training Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Department: Calculi & Manual Chemistry - 898

Primary Purpose: Technologist Trainee is a training position, preparing the employee to work independently as a limited license scientist (Technologist) and to gain ASCP certification within five years. Works under supervision, providing technical and non-technical laboratory services.

About ARUP: ARUP Laboratories is a national reference laboratory affiliated with the University of Utah, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. We hire top talent and foster a diverse, growth-oriented environment, committed to excellence and patient care.

Essential Functions: Performs waived and automated analytic processes, oversees calibration, operates laboratory instruments, maintains records, processes specimens, follows procedures, documents quality control, trains staff, and assists in validation and SOP review.

Physical Requirements: Includes stooping, reaching, mobility, communication, PPE use, and other physical and visual requirements typical for laboratory work.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological sciences, with specific course credits in biology, chemistry, and math. Certain courses like Quantitative Analysis, Microbiology, Hematology, and Immunology may be required.

Qualifications: Required - Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or related field; one year of work under supervision post-hire. Preferred - 1+ years of clinical lab experience.

Additional Info: Internship level, full-time, in the healthcare industry. Referrals can double your interview chances. Multiple similar roles are posted nearby.