Clinical Laboratory Assistant - Entry Level

Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Rocky Mountain Laboratories – Draper, UT (Onsite)

Rocky Mountain Laboratories is a clinical laboratory providing comprehensive laboratory services. We are dedicated to delivering accurate and timely diagnostic information and are committed to improving healthcare outcomes through cutting-edge technology and a customer-focused approach.

Rocky Mountain Laboratories is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Clinical Laboratory Assistant to support specimen accessioning, processing, and daily laboratory operations. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a current student or recent graduate interested in becoming a laboratory technician or pursuing a career in clinical laboratory science.

The position provides hands-on exposure to specimen handling, laboratory workflows, documentation, quality standards, and the daily operations of a clinical laboratory. In addition to laboratory responsibilities, the Clinical Laboratory Assistant will complete scheduled pickups of clinical specimens from the airport using a company-provided vehicle.

The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, eager to learn, and comfortable balancing detailed laboratory work with occasional responsibilities outside the laboratory.

• Location: Draper, Utah
• Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 5:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Employment Type: Full-time, W2
• Compensation: $XX.XX–$XX.XX per hour, depending on experience

Consistent attendance and punctuality are essential due to time-sensitive laboratory workflows and scheduled specimen pickups.

W2 hourly employees receive an 8% shift differential for all hours worked on Saturdays and Sundays.

• Follow standard operating procedures, quality assurance requirements, and laboratory safety guidelines
• Maintain accurate laboratory logs, records, and required documentation
• Monitor specimen status and help the team meet productivity and turnaround-time expectations
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and compliant work environment
• Assist with laboratory supplies, inventory, receiving, and restocking
• Communicate effectively with laboratory personnel and other internal teams to support an efficient workflow
• Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements

• Receive, sort, label, accession, and prepare clinical specimens for clinical toxicology and molecular laboratory testing
• Accurately enter patient, order, and specimen information into the Laboratory Information System
• Verify specimen information and identify issues such as mislabeling, insufficient volume, leaks, missing documentation, or improper storage
• Process, package, store, and distribute specimens to the appropriate laboratory departments
• Maintain accurate specimen-tracking and chain-of-custody documentation
• Escalate specimen discrepancies and processing concerns to the appropriate team member

• Pick up clinical specimens from the airport using a company-provided vehicle and transport them safely to the Draper laboratory
• Maintain appropriate specimen security and handling conditions during transportation
• Promptly communicate any pickup delays, damaged packages, or specimen concerns to the laboratory team
• Perform other duties as assigned to support laboratory operations

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
• Ability to meet company requirements for operating a company vehicle
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to follow written procedures and safety requirements
• Comfort handling properly packaged biological specimens
• Proficiency with computers and data entry, with the ability to learn laboratory systems…