Entry Level Engineering Laboratory Technician Jobs
New grad engineering laboratory technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or a solid academic project portfolio can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Quest Diagnostics, The Queen's Medical Center, and Inova Health hiring at this level now.
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Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary
Manages the daily operations of the Surgical Pathology laboratory, including the Histology, Cytology, and Autopsy sections. Plans, coordinates, and integrates anatomic pathology services within the department and with pathologists, surgical and procedural areas, clinics, and other departments throughout the organization to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant specimen processing, diagnostic support, and decedent care.
Responsibilities:
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Plans, coordinates and integrates department services within the department and with other departments throughout the organization. Interacts with all departments which impact assigned area.
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Coordinates preparation of departmental budget and financial reports, makes recommendations for capital purchases and provides financial justifications and operational reasoning for proposals. Submits necessary financial information to Director.
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Leads department supervisory team and assists supervisors in development and implementation of a workplan(s) for assigned areas of responsibility.
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Evaluates individual staff member performance and provides ongoing coaching/mentoring/counseling as required.
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Investigates variances, recommends/implements solutions and tracks actions to correct. Communicates necessary changes to Director.
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Maintains accountability for budgetary resources for assigned area of responsibility. Reviews monthly reports to monitor units, expenses and revenue.
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Develops and implements policies/procedures that guide and support the provision of services.
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Acts as a resource for regulatory compliance issues. Develops solutions for corrective action to improve instances of non-compliance.
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Coordinates, leads and participates in performance improvement activities for assigned area of responsibility.
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Investigates variances, recommends/implements solutions and tracks actions to correct. Communicates necessary changes to Director.
Education Requirements:
- BS Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, or Biologic Science. A four-year degree is required for Managers of non-testing areas.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
- Medical Technologist (MT) certification by the ASCP Board of Certification. Certification not required for non-testing areas.
Professional Experience Requirements:
- Four to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of previous management experience.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
- Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write correspondence, which conforms to, prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Department Of Hospital Labs
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary
Manages the daily operations of the Surgical Pathology laboratory, including the Histology, Cytology, and Autopsy sections. Plans, coordinates, and integrates anatomic pathology services within the department and with pathologists, surgical and procedural areas, clinics, and other departments throughout the organization to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant specimen processing, diagnostic support, and decedent care.
Responsibilities:
-
Plans, coordinates and integrates department services within the department and with other departments throughout the organization. Interacts with all departments which impact assigned area.
-
Coordinates preparation of departmental budget and financial reports, makes recommendations for capital purchases and provides financial justifications and operational reasoning for proposals. Submits necessary financial information to Director.
-
Leads department supervisory team and assists supervisors in development and implementation of a workplan(s) for assigned areas of responsibility.
-
Evaluates individual staff member performance and provides ongoing coaching/mentoring/counseling as required.
-
Investigates variances, recommends/implements solutions and tracks actions to correct. Communicates necessary changes to Director.
-
Maintains accountability for budgetary resources for assigned area of responsibility. Reviews monthly reports to monitor units, expenses and revenue.
-
Develops and implements policies/procedures that guide and support the provision of services.
-
Acts as a resource for regulatory compliance issues. Develops solutions for corrective action to improve instances of non-compliance.
-
Coordinates, leads and participates in performance improvement activities for assigned area of responsibility.
-
Investigates variances, recommends/implements solutions and tracks actions to correct. Communicates necessary changes to Director.
Education Requirements:
- BS Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, or Biologic Science. A four-year degree is required for Managers of non-testing areas.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
- Medical Technologist (MT) certification by the ASCP Board of Certification. Certification not required for non-testing areas.
Professional Experience Requirements:
- Four to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of previous management experience.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
- Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write correspondence, which conforms to, prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Department Of Hospital Labs
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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Entry Level Engineering Laboratory Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level engineering laboratory technician job?
Focus on hands-on experience from coursework, school lab work, or internships, and highlight any equipment you have operated or tests you have run. Entry level employers at this stage look for familiarity with data collection, safety protocols, and basic instrumentation. A degree or associate credential in engineering technology, chemistry, or a related field gives you a strong starting point, and any capstone or lab project you can describe concretely helps your application stand out.
Which companies hire entry level engineering laboratory technicians?
Companies hiring entry level engineering laboratory technicians right now include Quest Diagnostics, The Queen's Medical Center, and Inova Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, you will find openings across manufacturing firms, testing and inspection companies, research institutions, and government contractors that actively develop junior talent.
Are there remote entry level engineering laboratory technician jobs?
Yes, though most lab technician roles require hands-on equipment work and are primarily on-site. About 2% of entry level engineering laboratory technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cover data analysis, documentation, or quality reporting functions rather than bench or instrument work. Checking each listing for specific work-location requirements is worthwhile.
Are these new grad engineering laboratory technician jobs?
Yes, the roles on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior engineering laboratory technician positions. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op work in place of full-time history, and may consider a strong academic lab background or relevant coursework. If a listing mentions that it is entry level or that training is provided, it is generally a good fit for a new grad applicant.
Which industries hire the most entry level engineering laboratory technicians?
Entry Level engineering laboratory technician roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on consistent testing, quality control, and product validation work that is well suited to candidates building foundational laboratory skills.