Entry Level Laboratory Administrator Jobs
New grad laboratory administrator jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on lab coursework can matter more 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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Organization
SSL-Sutter Shared Lab-Bay
Position Overview
Performs duties primarily in support of analyzing Laboratory quality control and patient specimens. Also performs quality assurance tasks related to the analytic phase of Laboratory work flow. Operates, maintains and does basic troubleshooting of Laboratory analyzers that perform testing classified as "waived" and "moderate complexity." Receives, handles and processes a variety of specimens for Laboratory testing. Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports, storing and/or retrieving specimens. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
Education
HS Diploma: High School or General Education Diploma (GED)
Typical Experience
2 years recent relevant experience
Skills And Knowledge
- Advanced knowledge and practices of standard principles, processes, procedures, and equipment related to:
1) ordering Laboratory testing and
2) handling and processing biological specimens routinely submitted to the Laboratory for analysis.
- Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks.
- Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes.
- Workflow Management Ability to appropriately respond to:
1) fluctuations in volume.
2) unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure;
3) shift-to-shift hand-offs;
4) STAT test orders;
5) specimen integrity issues and
6) regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.
- Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
- Solid critical thinking in applying knowledge and decision-making.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.
- Ability to work in a collaborative setting where the communication of current, factual, and relevant work information is required.
- Knowledge of and ability to recognize and appropriately escalate complex and unusual deviations, problems, unusual occurrences and unexpected outcomes.
These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
Job Shift
Evenings
Schedule
Full Time
Shift Hours
8
Days Of The Week
Friday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Weekend Requirements
Saturday
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $37.38 to $52.32 / hour
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SSL-Sutter Shared Lab-Bay
Position Overview
Performs duties primarily in support of analyzing Laboratory quality control and patient specimens. Also performs quality assurance tasks related to the analytic phase of Laboratory work flow. Operates, maintains and does basic troubleshooting of Laboratory analyzers that perform testing classified as "waived" and "moderate complexity." Receives, handles and processes a variety of specimens for Laboratory testing. Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports, storing and/or retrieving specimens. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
Education
HS Diploma: High School or General Education Diploma (GED)
Typical Experience
2 years recent relevant experience
Skills And Knowledge
- Advanced knowledge and practices of standard principles, processes, procedures, and equipment related to:
1) ordering Laboratory testing and
2) handling and processing biological specimens routinely submitted to the Laboratory for analysis.
- Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks.
- Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes.
- Workflow Management Ability to appropriately respond to:
1) fluctuations in volume.
2) unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure;
3) shift-to-shift hand-offs;
4) STAT test orders;
5) specimen integrity issues and
6) regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.
- Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
- Solid critical thinking in applying knowledge and decision-making.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.
- Ability to work in a collaborative setting where the communication of current, factual, and relevant work information is required.
- Knowledge of and ability to recognize and appropriately escalate complex and unusual deviations, problems, unusual occurrences and unexpected outcomes.
These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
Job Shift
Evenings
Schedule
Full Time
Shift Hours
8
Days Of The Week
Friday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Weekend Requirements
Saturday
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $37.38 to $52.32 / hour
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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Who's Hiring
- Quest Diagnostics109
- The Queen's Medical Center13
- Inova Health11
- Essentia Health10
- Penn State Health10
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services380
- Education53
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals34
- Medical Devices33
- Consulting & Professional Services22
Entry Level Laboratory Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level laboratory administrator job?
Focus on any hands-on lab experience you already have, whether from coursework, internships, or volunteer research work. Employers at this level look for familiarity with lab documentation, inventory tracking, and safety protocols. Highlighting coursework in life sciences, chemistry, or biology alongside any exposure to laboratory information management systems gives your application a concrete edge over candidates with no lab background at all.
Which companies hire entry level laboratory administrators?
Companies hiring entry level laboratory administrators 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, hiring tends to come from hospitals and health systems, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, university research departments, and environmental testing laboratories that regularly onboard junior staff.
Are there remote entry level laboratory administrator jobs?
Yes, though most lab administrator roles require some on-site presence. About 2% of entry level laboratory administrator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cover administrative coordination, data entry, and scheduling rather than hands-on specimen or equipment work. Hybrid arrangements are more common than fully remote at this experience level.
Are these new grad laboratory administrator jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior laboratory administrator roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or academic lab work in place of full-time history, or lists a degree as sufficient without requiring prior employment. If you are a recent graduate, filter for openings that mention internships or coursework as qualifying experience.
Which industries hire the most entry level laboratory administrators?
Entry Level laboratory administrator roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive entry level hiring because they maintain active research pipelines, clinical operations, or compliance programs that require dedicated administrative support even from candidates who are early in their careers.