Mid Level Clinical Laboratory Scientist Jobs
Mid level clinical laboratory scientist jobs call for professionals ready to own complex testing workflows, guide junior staff through technical challenges, and make quality-control decisions with minimal oversight. Openings run largely on-site across Healthcare & Medical Services and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like CommonSpirit Health, BayCare Health System, and Optum hiring at this level now.
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Position Title:
Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Core Pathology (Heme/Coag)
Department:
Pathology Lab
Job Description:
New to OU Health? Ask your recruiter about our competitive total rewards package including a possible sign-on bonus and relocation assistance if you are located outside of 100 miles!
This position may be filled as levels 1-3, depending on specific education, experience, and license requirements.
SHIFT: Evening shift
General Description: Under close supervision, performs routine standardized clinical diagnostic tests in a clinical laboratory. May require working with infectious agents.
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- Performs waived and nonwaived laboratory patient testing in a prompt and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies.
- Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate use of PPE.
- Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Participates in laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence/deviation documentation and performance improvement.
- Receives, sorts, accesses the acceptability of specimens for testing and/or distributes specimens to appropriate laboratories/laboratory sections.
- Records information in the OUH lab informatics system relative to patient demographics, specimen/sample collection, identification, preservation, processing, quality control, test results and specimen referral.
- Assesses potential performance problems that may occur during testing, takes appropriate action as needed.
- Prepares chemical solutions and reagent preparation with appropriate labeling.
- Performs quality control procedures following authorized laboratory policy.
- Operates, calibrates, and maintains instrumentation within scope of training and established protocols.
- Documents completion of instrument maintenance and function checks.
- Assumes responsibility of own professional development.
- Calls notification values to appropriate clinical staff and documents those notifications in the electronic medical record.
- Performs proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements.
- Participates in inventory management and completes annual competency assessments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Level 1):
Education: Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT), OR Bachelor’s Degree which includes: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six (6) semester hours of chemistry, six (6) semester hours of biology, and twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination required.
Experience: 0 - 3 years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting required.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s): Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA preferred.
Minimum Qualifications (Level 2):
Education: Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT), OR Bachelor’s Degree which includes: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six (6) semester hours of chemistry, six (6) semester hours of biology, and twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination required.
Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting required.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA.
Minimum Qualifications (Level 3):
Education: Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT), OR Bachelor’s Degree which includes: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six (6) semester hours of chemistry, six (6) semester hours of biology, and twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination required.
Experience: 5 or more years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting required.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must have the skills to perform required laboratory testing.
- Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
- Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.
- Must be able to maintain legible, accurate and organized records.
- Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
- Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
- Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner.
- Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments.
- Core knowledge and understanding of normal laboratory processes.
Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.
OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
Position Title:
Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Core Pathology (Heme/Coag)
Department:
Pathology Lab
Job Description:
New to OU Health? Ask your recruiter about our competitive total rewards package including a possible sign-on bonus and relocation assistance if you are located outside of 100 miles!
This position may be filled as levels 1-3, depending on specific education, experience, and license requirements.
SHIFT: Evening shift
General Description: Under close supervision, performs routine standardized clinical diagnostic tests in a clinical laboratory. May require working with infectious agents.
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- Performs waived and nonwaived laboratory patient testing in a prompt and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies.
- Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate use of PPE.
- Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Participates in laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence/deviation documentation and performance improvement.
- Receives, sorts, accesses the acceptability of specimens for testing and/or distributes specimens to appropriate laboratories/laboratory sections.
- Records information in the OUH lab informatics system relative to patient demographics, specimen/sample collection, identification, preservation, processing, quality control, test results and specimen referral.
- Assesses potential performance problems that may occur during testing, takes appropriate action as needed.
- Prepares chemical solutions and reagent preparation with appropriate labeling.
- Performs quality control procedures following authorized laboratory policy.
- Operates, calibrates, and maintains instrumentation within scope of training and established protocols.
- Documents completion of instrument maintenance and function checks.
- Assumes responsibility of own professional development.
- Calls notification values to appropriate clinical staff and documents those notifications in the electronic medical record.
- Performs proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements.
- Participates in inventory management and completes annual competency assessments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Level 1):
Education: Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT), OR Bachelor’s Degree which includes: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six (6) semester hours of chemistry, six (6) semester hours of biology, and twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination required.
Experience: 0 - 3 years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting required.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s): Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA preferred.
Minimum Qualifications (Level 2):
Education: Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT), OR Bachelor’s Degree which includes: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six (6) semester hours of chemistry, six (6) semester hours of biology, and twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination required.
Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting required.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA.
Minimum Qualifications (Level 3):
Education: Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT), OR Bachelor’s Degree which includes: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six (6) semester hours of chemistry, six (6) semester hours of biology, and twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination required.
Experience: 5 or more years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting required.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must have the skills to perform required laboratory testing.
- Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
- Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.
- Must be able to maintain legible, accurate and organized records.
- Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
- Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
- Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner.
- Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments.
- Core knowledge and understanding of normal laboratory processes.
Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.
OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
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Who's Hiring
- CommonSpirit Health3
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- Optum2
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Mid Level Clinical Laboratory Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level clinical laboratory scientist job?
Lead with concrete ownership: applications that highlight specific assays you have validated, quality initiatives you have driven, or workflows you have improved tend to stand out. Certifications such as MT or MLS from ASCP or AMT reinforce technical credibility. Tailor your resume to mirror the language in each posting, and be ready to discuss how you have handled instrument troubleshooting or regulatory compliance independently.
Which companies hire mid level clinical laboratory scientists?
Companies hiring mid level clinical laboratory scientists right now include CommonSpirit Health, BayCare Health System, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this experience level, hiring covers large health systems and national reference laboratories as well as regional hospital networks and specialty diagnostics firms looking for scientists who can work with limited supervision.
Are there remote mid level clinical laboratory scientist jobs?
Yes, though bench-based roles remain predominantly on-site. About 0% of mid level clinical laboratory scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions tend to focus on laboratory information system oversight, quality assurance review, or medical science liaison work rather than hands-on specimen testing.
How do I move up to a mid level clinical laboratory scientist role?
The path typically runs through deepening your technical specialty, whether that is hematology, microbiology, molecular diagnostics, or another discipline, and taking on project ownership such as instrument validation or procedure writing. Building a record of measurable contributions, completing advanced certification, and volunteering to mentor newer staff signals the readiness for mid level scope that hiring managers look for.
Which industries hire the most mid level clinical laboratory scientists?
Mid Level clinical laboratory scientist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive demand at this level because they run high-volume, complex testing programs that require scientists who can maintain quality standards and keep workflows moving without constant supervision.