Mid Level Lab Specialist Jobs
Mid level lab specialist jobs go to professionals ready to own experimental workflows, mentor junior staff, and deliver results with minimal supervision across the full project cycle. Openings are concentrated in News & Publishing, Education, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like McClatchy, The University of Michigan, and Vitalant hiring at this level now.
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At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.
Work Shift (if applicable):
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Job Description:
Vitalant is hiring an experienced Clinical Lab Specialist to work in our Cellular Laboratory, processing various types of cell therapy products. This role ensures all laboratory operations are performed in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations while maintaining high-quality service, accuracy, and safety. The ideal candidate will support routine testing, equipment maintenance, and process improvement initiatives in a dynamic lab environment.
What to Expect
Base Pay: $29.03 - $38.33 / Hour
Schedule: Days Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Training: Days Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K + 5% company match
- Tuition assistance up to $5k per year
- Free basic life and AD&D insurance
- Free short-and-long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee Resource Groups
- Recognition and perks
As a Clinical Lab Specialist, you'll get to:
- Prepare reagents and perform routine testing of biological samples.
- Perform preventive maintenance, quality control, and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
- Maintain cleanliness of work areas and adhere to safety guidelines.
- Participate in evaluations of reagents, equipment, and new methods.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and team projects.
- Perform all duties in compliance with SOPs, regulatory standards, and quality policies.
- Identify and report compliance or quality issues to management.
- Deliver quality customer service to all internal and external customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Must meet CLIA requirements for high complexity testing required.
- Candidate must have cell processing and cryopreservation experience for this role. Please list experience in cell processing and cryopreservation.
- Three to five years of experience in cellular therapy processing strongly preferred.
Location:
1 Pearl Court Unit C Allendale, NJ 7401
Job Category:
Lab Services
Contact Information: careers@vitalant.org
If you are impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead - together.
At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.
Work Shift (if applicable):
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Job Description:
Vitalant is hiring an experienced Clinical Lab Specialist to work in our Cellular Laboratory, processing various types of cell therapy products. This role ensures all laboratory operations are performed in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations while maintaining high-quality service, accuracy, and safety. The ideal candidate will support routine testing, equipment maintenance, and process improvement initiatives in a dynamic lab environment.
What to Expect
Base Pay: $29.03 - $38.33 / Hour
Schedule: Days Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Training: Days Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K + 5% company match
- Tuition assistance up to $5k per year
- Free basic life and AD&D insurance
- Free short-and-long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee Resource Groups
- Recognition and perks
As a Clinical Lab Specialist, you'll get to:
- Prepare reagents and perform routine testing of biological samples.
- Perform preventive maintenance, quality control, and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
- Maintain cleanliness of work areas and adhere to safety guidelines.
- Participate in evaluations of reagents, equipment, and new methods.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and team projects.
- Perform all duties in compliance with SOPs, regulatory standards, and quality policies.
- Identify and report compliance or quality issues to management.
- Deliver quality customer service to all internal and external customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Must meet CLIA requirements for high complexity testing required.
- Candidate must have cell processing and cryopreservation experience for this role. Please list experience in cell processing and cryopreservation.
- Three to five years of experience in cellular therapy processing strongly preferred.
Location:
1 Pearl Court Unit C Allendale, NJ 7401
Job Category:
Lab Services
Contact Information: careers@vitalant.org
If you are impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead - together.
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Mid Level Lab Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level lab specialist job?
Position yourself by leading with specific technical contributions: instruments you've operated independently, protocols you've developed or refined, and results you've delivered without close oversight. Highlight any cross-functional collaboration, quality-control ownership, or troubleshooting you've led. Tailor your resume to each posting's methods and equipment list, and demonstrate that you can work autonomously while contributing to team goals.
Which companies hire mid level lab specialists?
Companies hiring mid level lab specialists right now include McClatchy, The University of Michigan, and Vitalant, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring is spread across research institutions, clinical and diagnostic laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and biotech firms that need specialists who can run projects with limited oversight.
Are there remote mid level lab specialist jobs?
Yes, though most lab specialist work is hands-on and site-based. About 50% of mid level lab specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve data analysis, regulatory documentation, lab informatics, or quality-assurance review rather than bench work. If flexibility matters to you, filter for those function types when searching.
How do I move up to a mid level lab specialist role?
Moving into a mid level role comes from accumulating demonstrated ownership over time. Focus on deepening your expertise in one or two core techniques, volunteering to lead smaller projects or train newer colleagues, and building a record of measurable outcomes such as reduced error rates or improved throughput. Employers promoting to mid level want to see that you operate reliably and add scope without constant guidance.
Which industries hire the most mid level lab specialists?
Mid Level lab specialist roles concentrate in News & Publishing, Education, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand because they rely on experienced specialists to maintain compliance, validate methods, and keep complex analytical workflows running with limited senior supervision.