Clinical Laboratory Technologist Jobs in Tennessee
Clinical Laboratory Technologist jobs in Tennessee are in consistent demand, concentrated in hospital systems, reference laboratories, and public health agencies, with openings at every level from entry-level generalist through senior specialist. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville anchor the bulk of hiring, where employers such as Vanderbilt University Medical Center, HCA Healthcare, and LabCorp maintain substantial laboratory operations across the state. Microbiology, clinical chemistry, and hematology are the specialties drawing the most sustained interest from Tennessee hiring managers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity. We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! We have highly competitive benefits with a variety of HMO and PPO options. We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture!
ABOUT THE ROLE
NeoGenomics is looking for a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CG ASCP required) for our FISH Dry Lab who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.
Shift: Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00am-5:30pm (subject to change based on business needs). This is a Remote work opportunity, with preference given to applicants residing near one of our labs in Durham, NC; Chicago, IL; Phoenix, AZ; Tampa, FL, Nashville, TN; or Ramsey, NJ.
Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics: As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.
Position Summary
The Clinical Laboratory Technologist works under general supervision and is responsible for complex laboratory procedures and handling all types of specimens submitted to the department for processing tasks assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Performs clinical laboratory tests proficiently in the department under general supervision, and exercises independent judgment in the specialty assigned
- Maintains records that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens
- Analyzes specimens using approved testing procedures
- Reviews, releases test results and follows department’s procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to the interpreting physician per department SOP
- Performs and documents Quality Control on reagents, equipment and assays. Recognizes and acts on QC failures by consultation or follow-up with the department Supervisor or Lead technologist regarding courses of action taken to achieve resolution
- Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences with the addition of at least one year of laboratory experience/training/training course
- 1+ years equivalent experience (high complexity testing) preferred
CERTIFICATE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Nationally: ASCP certification for the assigned specialty, as available
- FL: current state license to perform laboratory testing = Clinical Laboratory Technologist
- CA: current state license to perform laboratory testing = Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist
- TN: current state license to perform laboratory testing = Medical Laboratory Professional
LOCATION
Remote work opportunity, with preference given to applicants residing near one of our labs in Durham, NC; Chicago, IL; Phoenix, AZ; Tampa, FL, Nashville, TN; or Ramsey, NJ.
INTRODUCTION
Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity. We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! We have highly competitive benefits with a variety of HMO and PPO options. We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture!
ABOUT THE ROLE
NeoGenomics is looking for a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CG ASCP required) for our FISH Dry Lab who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.
Shift: Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00am-5:30pm (subject to change based on business needs). This is a Remote work opportunity, with preference given to applicants residing near one of our labs in Durham, NC; Chicago, IL; Phoenix, AZ; Tampa, FL, Nashville, TN; or Ramsey, NJ.
Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics: As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.
Position Summary
The Clinical Laboratory Technologist works under general supervision and is responsible for complex laboratory procedures and handling all types of specimens submitted to the department for processing tasks assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Performs clinical laboratory tests proficiently in the department under general supervision, and exercises independent judgment in the specialty assigned
- Maintains records that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens
- Analyzes specimens using approved testing procedures
- Reviews, releases test results and follows department’s procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to the interpreting physician per department SOP
- Performs and documents Quality Control on reagents, equipment and assays. Recognizes and acts on QC failures by consultation or follow-up with the department Supervisor or Lead technologist regarding courses of action taken to achieve resolution
- Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences with the addition of at least one year of laboratory experience/training/training course
- 1+ years equivalent experience (high complexity testing) preferred
CERTIFICATE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Nationally: ASCP certification for the assigned specialty, as available
- FL: current state license to perform laboratory testing = Clinical Laboratory Technologist
- CA: current state license to perform laboratory testing = Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist
- TN: current state license to perform laboratory testing = Medical Laboratory Professional
LOCATION
Remote work opportunity, with preference given to applicants residing near one of our labs in Durham, NC; Chicago, IL; Phoenix, AZ; Tampa, FL, Nashville, TN; or Ramsey, NJ.
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What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical laboratory technologist jobs across Tennessee.
- Active Tennessee laboratory technologist license or a license recognized by the Tennessee Department of Health
- Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or a closely related discipline
- ASCP Board of Certification or equivalent national credential such as AMT
- Proficiency operating automated analyzers and laboratory information systems
- Experience performing and interpreting tests across multiple laboratory departments
- Strong quality control and regulatory compliance knowledge including CAP and CLIA standards
Clinical Laboratory Technologist Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical laboratory technologist in Tennessee?
Tennessee requires clinical laboratory personnel to hold a state license issued through the Tennessee Department of Health Laboratory Licensure program, which means completing an accredited bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or a closely related field and passing a national certification exam such as the ASCP MLS examination. Once you hold both the degree and the passing exam score, you apply directly to the Tennessee Department of Health for licensure before practicing in any clinical setting.
Which companies hire clinical laboratory technologists in Tennessee?
Employers hiring clinical laboratory technologists in Tennessee right now include Labcorp and NeoGenomics Laboratories, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Tennessee's concentration of large integrated health systems and national reference laboratory operations means hiring activity remains broad and not limited to a single sector or region of the state.
Which Tennessee cities have the most clinical laboratory technologist jobs?
Knoxville, Brentwood, and Nashville are the Tennessee cities with the most clinical laboratory technologist openings, driven primarily by the major academic medical centers, regional hospital networks, and national reference lab facilities anchored in those metros, while Nashville's outsized growth as a healthcare industry hub means it consistently generates a disproportionate share of total statewide laboratory postings.
Are there remote clinical laboratory technologist jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're rare. About 100% of clinical laboratory technologist openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most laboratory work that requires physical specimen handling and instrumentation. The positions most likely to carry a remote or hybrid designation are laboratory management, informatics consulting, and quality assurance review roles that do not require direct bench work.
How can I get hired as a clinical laboratory technologist in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate laboratory training programs at large Tennessee health systems such as Vanderbilt University Medical Center or the regional hospital networks affiliated with HCA Healthcare, which routinely onboard candidates who have completed an accredited program but have no post-graduation work history. Clinical laboratory aide, phlebotomy technician, and laboratory assistant roles at those same institutions serve as practical stepping stones that give candidates bench exposure and an internal hiring advantage. Holding the ASCP MLS credential or sitting for it while in training strengthens your application materially.
Where can I find and apply to clinical laboratory technologist jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to clinical laboratory technologist jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings across hospital systems, reference laboratories, and outpatient facilities. Find the roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly through the listings.
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