Entry Level Clinical Laboratory Technologist Jobs
New grad clinical laboratory technologist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on clinical rotations can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Science & Research, with employers like Labcorp, Northwell Health, and NeoGenomics Laboratories hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Performs clinical laboratory procedures, examinations and other tests pursuant to established protocols including maintaining equipment and records, and performing quality assurance activities related to examination performance requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs assays of biological specimens according to established policies and procedures, utilizing specific instruments, equipment, reagents and techniques.
- Reviews and reports results.
- Maintains proper documentation of action taken; alerts supervisor to problems and/or unusual or critical results as they occur.
- Maintains equipment in operating condition by performing routine preventive maintenance, including start-up and shut-down procedures of major instruments; maintains proper documentation of these procedures.
- Performs and documents Quality Control Procedures and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual; follows the Laboratory's policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the Laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
- Maintains cleanliness of workbench and surrounding area and follows established safety and infection control procedures.
- Treats proficiency test samples, with respect to receipt and analysis, in the same manner as patients specimens; performs special test procedure as directed.
- Identifies, corrects and reports to management problems that may adversely affect test performance or results reporting.
- Documents corrective action taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
- Troubleshoots equipment as necessary to correct malfunction.
- Maintains proper documentation of action taken.
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree required. Current License to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed. 0-1 years of technical experience, required.
ADDITIONAL SALARY DETAIL
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
INTRODUCTION
Performs clinical laboratory procedures, examinations and other tests pursuant to established protocols including maintaining equipment and records, and performing quality assurance activities related to examination performance requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs assays of biological specimens according to established policies and procedures, utilizing specific instruments, equipment, reagents and techniques.
- Reviews and reports results.
- Maintains proper documentation of action taken; alerts supervisor to problems and/or unusual or critical results as they occur.
- Maintains equipment in operating condition by performing routine preventive maintenance, including start-up and shut-down procedures of major instruments; maintains proper documentation of these procedures.
- Performs and documents Quality Control Procedures and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual; follows the Laboratory's policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the Laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
- Maintains cleanliness of workbench and surrounding area and follows established safety and infection control procedures.
- Treats proficiency test samples, with respect to receipt and analysis, in the same manner as patients specimens; performs special test procedure as directed.
- Identifies, corrects and reports to management problems that may adversely affect test performance or results reporting.
- Documents corrective action taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
- Troubleshoots equipment as necessary to correct malfunction.
- Maintains proper documentation of action taken.
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree required. Current License to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed. 0-1 years of technical experience, required.
ADDITIONAL SALARY DETAIL
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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Who's Hiring
- Labcorp10
- Northwell Health4
- NeoGenomics Laboratories4
- Bassett Healthcare Network2
- Stony Brook University Medical Center2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services16
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals9
- Science & Research4
- Education1
- Medical Devices1
Entry Level Clinical Laboratory Technologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical laboratory technologist job?
Entry level clinical laboratory technologist employers look for candidates who have completed an accredited MLT or CLT program, hold or are eligible for ASCP or AMT certification, and can show hands-on clinical rotation experience. Highlighting proficiency in specific analyzers, familiarity with laboratory information systems, and any externship or practicum work gives new candidates a real edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level clinical laboratory technologists?
Companies hiring entry level clinical laboratory technologists right now include Labcorp, Northwell Health, and NeoGenomics Laboratories, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hospital systems, reference laboratories, and outpatient diagnostic centers tend to post the most entry level openings, often recruiting new graduates directly from accredited programs.
Are there remote entry level clinical laboratory technologist jobs?
Yes, though most clinical laboratory technologist roles require on-site work given hands-on specimen handling duties. About 29% of entry level clinical laboratory technologist openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve laboratory data review, reporting, or quality assurance functions rather than direct bench work.
Are these new grad clinical laboratory technologist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior clinical laboratory technologist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts clinical rotations or internships toward the requirement, or accepts candidates who are newly certified or certification-eligible, without requiring prior independent laboratory employment.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical laboratory technologists?
Entry Level clinical laboratory technologist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they maintain high specimen volumes and regularly onboard new graduates to meet staffing needs across routine testing departments.