Medical Laboratory Technician Jobs in Utah
Medical Laboratory Technician jobs in Utah are steadily active, with consistent demand concentrated in hospital systems, reference laboratories, and outpatient clinics, with openings at both entry and experienced levels. Salt Lake City, Provo, and Ogden account for most hiring activity, anchored by employers like Intermountain Health, University of Utah Health, and ARUP Laboratories. The most in-demand specialties are clinical chemistry, hematology, and microbiology. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Offering a **$3,000 sign on bonus** plus applicable relocation reimbursement package. Some conditions may apply.
Schedule:
7-On/7-Off A Week
7:00 PM - 5:30 AM
Flexible Training Schedule:
7-On/7-Off B Week
7:00 PM - 5:30 AM
Department: Automated Endocrinology - 852
Primary Purpose:
Provides services of both a technical and non-technical nature in the laboratory service areas. Performs routine and complex laboratory tests in an assigned department of the clinical laboratory to provide physicians with rapid and accurate laboratory test results. Works under the direction of specialist, lead, and/or supervisor.
This position is not qualified for delegation of supervisory duties for NY testing areas.
About ARUP:
ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.
We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.
Essential Functions:
Performs waived, moderate, and/or highly complex analytic processes without direct supervision for which they are qualified, trained, and demonstrate competency according to established lab standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Operates, calibrates and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and ensures proper functioning of laboratory equipment. Recognizes when professional service is required and requests service if instrument is covered under a service contract. Otherwise, reports service needs to supervisor for resolution.
Performs quality control (QC) procedures as specified in lab section SOPs and maintains QC records and documentation necessary to meet the standards of accrediting agencies.
Follows appropriate specimen collection, handling, transport, and recording procedures.
Processes data, verifies accuracy, and enters data in the laboratory information system, along with appropriate explanatory or interpretive information in a timely manner.
Monitors QC and assists in data collection for Quality Assurance (QA) indicators, as assigned.
Performs internal and external proficiency testing.
Meets output measures as defined by individual group policy. Assists with workload in any section where competency has been verified and is current.
Recognizes critical patient results and follows the defined process for reporting them.
Recognizes unexpected results, errors, and problems with patient tests and escalates as required.
Understands the theory of laboratory procedures and evaluates all potential causes of unexpected test results.
Correlates clinical and laboratory data with pathologic states to determine result validity.
Evaluates exceptions to established criteria and special circumstances related to specimen collection and integrity to determine impact on testing.
Recognizes appropriate and inappropriate selection of basic and complex lab tests.
Prioritizes order of testing and coordinates general work flow in assigned area.
Resolves and documents resolution of all QC results which fail lab criteria and institutes corrective action.
Integrates and relates lab data to investigate possible discrepancies and contributes to the resolution.
Trains new and current employees on procedures and policies.
Provides technical information and/or instruction to clients, new employees, medical students, residents, peers, physicians, and the public as requested and where appropriate.
Maintains adequate inventory of reagents and supplies.
Directs workflow activities and reviews daily data reports as assigned.
Performs assessment of peers performing testing as a qualified observer after two years of experience not including NY testing.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical and Other Requirements:
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Communicate: Frequently communicate with others.
PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.
Color Vision: Perception of and ability to distinguish colors.
Continuing Education: Continual assessment of current literature and best practices.
Education Qualifications:
This position requires an evaluation of education and credentials. This may include but not limited to; all college/university transcripts (including any transferred credits), all degrees conferred, a letter from the school’s registrar stating the date of expected graduation if enrolled in the last semester, and any relevant certifications. Upon request, submit all required documents. To avoid delays please ensure these documents are available.
Note: Applications will be accepted from candidates who are within one semester or quarter of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology and have successfully completed the clinical rotation in the area of job duties. May be hired as a Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist in Training, the minimum pay rate is $25.41/hr. If hired will have 6 months to obtain certification. Other restrictions may apply.
Experience
Required- MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), MT (AAB) or MLS (AMT), or applicable categorical ASCP or AAB certification (e.g., C(ASCP), M(ASCP), MB(ASCP)
Education
Required- Bachelor's Degree or better in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Applicable ASCP or AAB
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Offering a **$3,000 sign on bonus** plus applicable relocation reimbursement package. Some conditions may apply.
Schedule:
7-On/7-Off A Week
7:00 PM - 5:30 AM
Flexible Training Schedule:
7-On/7-Off B Week
7:00 PM - 5:30 AM
Department: Automated Endocrinology - 852
Primary Purpose:
Provides services of both a technical and non-technical nature in the laboratory service areas. Performs routine and complex laboratory tests in an assigned department of the clinical laboratory to provide physicians with rapid and accurate laboratory test results. Works under the direction of specialist, lead, and/or supervisor.
This position is not qualified for delegation of supervisory duties for NY testing areas.
About ARUP:
ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.
We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.
Essential Functions:
Performs waived, moderate, and/or highly complex analytic processes without direct supervision for which they are qualified, trained, and demonstrate competency according to established lab standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Operates, calibrates and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and ensures proper functioning of laboratory equipment. Recognizes when professional service is required and requests service if instrument is covered under a service contract. Otherwise, reports service needs to supervisor for resolution.
Performs quality control (QC) procedures as specified in lab section SOPs and maintains QC records and documentation necessary to meet the standards of accrediting agencies.
Follows appropriate specimen collection, handling, transport, and recording procedures.
Processes data, verifies accuracy, and enters data in the laboratory information system, along with appropriate explanatory or interpretive information in a timely manner.
Monitors QC and assists in data collection for Quality Assurance (QA) indicators, as assigned.
Performs internal and external proficiency testing.
Meets output measures as defined by individual group policy. Assists with workload in any section where competency has been verified and is current.
Recognizes critical patient results and follows the defined process for reporting them.
Recognizes unexpected results, errors, and problems with patient tests and escalates as required.
Understands the theory of laboratory procedures and evaluates all potential causes of unexpected test results.
Correlates clinical and laboratory data with pathologic states to determine result validity.
Evaluates exceptions to established criteria and special circumstances related to specimen collection and integrity to determine impact on testing.
Recognizes appropriate and inappropriate selection of basic and complex lab tests.
Prioritizes order of testing and coordinates general work flow in assigned area.
Resolves and documents resolution of all QC results which fail lab criteria and institutes corrective action.
Integrates and relates lab data to investigate possible discrepancies and contributes to the resolution.
Trains new and current employees on procedures and policies.
Provides technical information and/or instruction to clients, new employees, medical students, residents, peers, physicians, and the public as requested and where appropriate.
Maintains adequate inventory of reagents and supplies.
Directs workflow activities and reviews daily data reports as assigned.
Performs assessment of peers performing testing as a qualified observer after two years of experience not including NY testing.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical and Other Requirements:
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Communicate: Frequently communicate with others.
PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.
Color Vision: Perception of and ability to distinguish colors.
Continuing Education: Continual assessment of current literature and best practices.
Education Qualifications:
This position requires an evaluation of education and credentials. This may include but not limited to; all college/university transcripts (including any transferred credits), all degrees conferred, a letter from the school’s registrar stating the date of expected graduation if enrolled in the last semester, and any relevant certifications. Upon request, submit all required documents. To avoid delays please ensure these documents are available.
Note: Applications will be accepted from candidates who are within one semester or quarter of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology and have successfully completed the clinical rotation in the area of job duties. May be hired as a Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist in Training, the minimum pay rate is $25.41/hr. If hired will have 6 months to obtain certification. Other restrictions may apply.
Experience
Required- MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), MT (AAB) or MLS (AMT), or applicable categorical ASCP or AAB certification (e.g., C(ASCP), M(ASCP), MB(ASCP)
Education
Required- Bachelor's Degree or better in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Applicable ASCP or AAB
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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What Utah Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical laboratory technician jobs across Utah.
- Active Utah license or license recognized in Utah through DOPL reciprocity
- Associate degree in clinical laboratory science or a related field
- ASCP certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) preferred or required
- Hands-on experience with automated laboratory analyzers and instrumentation
- Proficiency in laboratory information systems such as EPIC or Sunquest
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
Medical Laboratory Technician Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical laboratory technician in Utah?
To work as a medical laboratory technician in Utah, you must hold an active license issued by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing, known as DOPL. Licensure requires completing an accredited associate degree program in clinical laboratory science and passing a nationally recognized examination such as the ASCP MLT exam. Applicants who hold a current license in another state may apply for licensure by endorsement through DOPL without retaking the exam.
Which companies hire medical laboratory technicians in Utah?
Companies currently hiring medical laboratory technicians in Utah include ARUP Laboratories, Quest Diagnostics, and University of Utah, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Utah's dense concentration of large integrated health systems and reference laboratories means consistent openings across inpatient, outpatient, and commercial settings statewide.
Which Utah cities have the most medical laboratory technician jobs?
Salt Lake City, Moab, and South Jordan have the most medical laboratory technician openings in Utah. Salt Lake City drives the largest share of that volume because it is home to major reference laboratories such as ARUP and the flagship campuses of Intermountain Health and University of Utah Health, while Provo and Ogden reflect the regional hospital presence of additional Intermountain facilities and independent health centers serving those communities.
Are there remote medical laboratory technician jobs in Utah?
Yes, but they are rare. The core duties of a medical laboratory technician require hands-on specimen handling and instrument operation that cannot be performed remotely. About 0% of medical laboratory technician openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are typically limited to laboratory information system support, data review, or quality assurance roles that do not require bench work.
How can I get hired as a medical laboratory technician in Utah with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a laboratory assistant or phlebotomist role at a large Utah health system such as Intermountain Health or University of Utah Health, which regularly hire candidates without bench experience and provide internal pathways into technician positions. ARUP Laboratories, based in Salt Lake City, also runs structured programs for new graduates. Completing your ASCP MLT certification before applying strengthens your candidacy significantly, even without prior work history.
Where can I find and apply to medical laboratory technician jobs in Utah?
You can find and apply to medical laboratory technician jobs in Utah on Migrate Mate, which lists current Utah openings. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly.
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