Entry Level Lab Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Open Date 02/09/2026 Requisition Number PRN44240B Job Title PS Lab Aide, Courier Working Title Lab Aide, Courier Career Progression Track B Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 01167 - HCI Clinical Trials Operations Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 9.62 to 17.31 Close Date 06/05/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary Responsibilities

1. Ordering, receive, track and destroy specimen kits, shippers and supplies as needed.
2. Locate and pull supplies needed to complete the processing and shipping of patient specimens.
3. Reconcile physical kit inventory and tracking database information.
4. Follows procedures and work practices related to kit management.
5. Support lab staff by delivering patient specimens from the clinics to the lab.
6. Transport packaged specimens from the lab to the loading dock.
7. Courier kits, shippers, supplies and specimens to and from HCI main site, , and satellite sites. And drop off locations for transit to FedEx, UPS and USPS.
8. Adheres to laboratory safety practices.
9. Manages time and workload efficiently and maintain a clean and organized workspace.
10. Communicates and collaborates effectively with all groups within the CTO and Central Labs.
11. Able to work independently and demonstrates adequate problem-solving skills.

• Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
• Often: Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).
• Seldom: Exposure to animals.

• Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.
• Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting. Lifting - up to 75 lbs.
• Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead, lifting - over 75lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Entry-level position where on the job training is provided. Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions and to keep accurate records is required.

• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

• General knowledge of laboratory procedures, equipment and terminology as well as the ability to operate and care for laboratory equipment along with the knowledge of appropriate specimen handling techniques preferred or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

• A valid Utah's Driver's License and the ability to single-handedly lift and transport items as heavy as 75lbs is required.

Preferences

• Have a positive attitude and be a positive representative of CTO.
• Professional maturity in communication, self-conduct, behavior, dress, ethics, and decision-making.
• Capable of multi-tasking and paying attention to details.
• Proficiency using Excel, Word, and Outlook, and Internet applications.

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