--- title: Specimen Processing Technician description: Valley Behavioral Health is hiring for the Specimen Processing Technician role in Salt Lake City, UT. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/specimen-processing-technician-at-valley-behavioral-health-01a17aa3-b9fc-7ac5-baa6-8411e8a87982 date: 2026-10-27T00:45:56Z og_description: Join Valley Behavioral Health as Specimen Processing Technician in Salt Lake City, UT. Pays $16–$20 per hour. Part-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/7px8hk.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Valley Behavioral Health | | **Location** | Salt Lake City, UT | | **Salary** | $16/hr - $20/hr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Oct 26, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Valley Behavioral Health. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Valley Behavioral Health. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $40,000 – $86,000 a year (median $48,000). ## Description **Make Every Sample Count** As a Specimen Processing Technician with [Valley Lab](https://valleycares.com/), you’ll ensure samples are properly identified, prepared, documented, and ready for testing. Your precision and attention to detail will help keep the lab moving efficiently and support the quality care our clients depend on. **Pay:** Range starts at $16.00/hour (pay is calculated based on years of related working experience) **Schedule****:** Sunday - Thursday | 8:00pm – 12:00am **Benefit Highlights:** - 401k Plan eligibility after 90 days, with a 100% company match on up to 6% of your income - Employee Assistance Programs for mental health needs - Education Assistance and Professional Development programs that include New Licensure Reimbursement, Specialized Training and Conferences, Student Loan Programs, and Continuing Education Reimbursement for Licensed Professionals **Why Valley?** Since 1984, Valley Behavioral Health has helped thousands of adults, children, and families access high-quality behavioral health care. As the largest non-profit community behavioral health provider in the Intermountain Region, Valley offers a comprehensive range of services to ensure each individual receives the personalized care they need to heal and grow. You will belong to a community where you can be yourself, grow your career, and embrace new opportunities. Valley is committed to being an organization that promotes authenticity and encourages opportunities for success. **Job Summary & Deliverables** The Specimen Processing Technician prepares samples received at the Valley Lab for laboratory testing. The Specimen Processor also performs tasks such as matching patient information, data entry, and aliquoting. **Essential Functions** - Prepares specimens for laboratory testing and analysis including managing specimen containers, verifying patient identifiers on the sample and test request forms, entering data into the lab information system, and ensuring correct specimen labeling - Prepares aliquots and delivers specimens for testing - Centrifuges and disposes of specimens - Resolves and documents any problems relating to specimen samples, collection, and processing - Requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times - Handles and disposes of medical and chemical waste **Education** - High School diploma or equivalent **Experience** - None - see Preferred Qualifications **Preferred Qualifications** - Previous medical laboratory experience ## Skills - Laboratory Information System LIS - Laboratory Experience - Hazardous Waste Types - Specimen Labeling - Laboratory Testing - Centrifuge Operation ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Professional Development - 401(k) Plans ## Related - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Clinical Laboratory Science jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/clinical-laboratory-science?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Medical Laboratory Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/clinical-laboratory-science/medical-laboratory-technician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Clinical Laboratory Specimen Processor jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/clinical-laboratory-science/medical-laboratory-technician/clinical-laboratory-specimen-processor?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Utah](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/utah?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 26644 jobs - [Mental Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/mental-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 26091 jobs - [Salt Lake City, UT](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/utah/salt-lake-city?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 8568 jobs ## Related pages - [Utah](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/utah?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 26644 jobs - [Mental Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/mental-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 26091 jobs - [Salt Lake City, UT](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/utah/salt-lake-city?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 8568 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)