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Laboratory Associate jobs are open across pharmaceuticals, biotech, clinical diagnostics, and academic research, from entry-level to senior associate, with specializations in quality control, cell culture, and analytical chemistry. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Laboratory Associate II
Job Code: LA1651
ABOUT US
We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home. As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB TYPE
Classification: Non Exempt
Supervises Positions:
JOB SUMMARY
The Laboratory Associate II performs moderate and high complexity testing under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager. This position performs routine patient testing, quality control testing, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, critical value notification, proactively identifies sample integrity issues, and supports overall quality laboratory testing. Laboratory Associate II Duties: Performs duties above and beyond Laboratory Associate I. Actively participate in continuous performance improvement activities. Participate in safety rounding and reporting within the clinical laboratories. Supports assigned area Technical Coordinators with surveys, inventory management, quality control, troubleshooting, training, competency, new testing validations and implementations. Orient and train Laboratory Assistant I and other testing team members as assigned. Supports inventory management activities. Additional job duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Master’s or Doctorate Degree from an accredited University in Chemistry, Physics, or Biology related sciences required. Must include: Six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of any combination of chemical or biological sciences.
Experience:
This position is open to new graduates. Or 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University in Chemistry, Physics, or Biology related sciences required. Must include: Six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of any combination of chemical or biological sciences. 1 year relevant laboratory experience.1 year of laboratory testing experience Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure:
N/As
Additional Skills/Requirements Required:
N/A
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:
N/A
Competencies:
-
Patient Care: Shows a commitment to provide the highest level of patient care.
- Collects, labels, and prepares specimens for testing.
- Maintains required documentation for all lab procedures.
- Processes requisitions for testing.
- Prepares and distributes reports.
-
Safety: Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.
- Performs quality control testing to assure accuracy of patient testing.
- Performs equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Practices safety policies to maintain a safe working environment.
- Performs all duties to satisfy regulations in preparation for inspections.
-
Teamwork: Cooperates within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
- Provides information and consultation to requestors.
- Recognizes interdependencies with other areas and supports other staff as needed.
- Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.
- Participates in regular staff meetings.
-
Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job.
- Performs competency and proficiency testing to assure maintenance of skills.
- Completes educational activities to continually improve skills and assists consultants.
- Participates in improvement of methods and processes.
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demand Code:
Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.
OTHER
May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes
The base compensation range for this role is $25.00 - $42.22 hourly.
Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
Laboratory Associate II
Job Code: LA1651
ABOUT US
We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home. As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB TYPE
Classification: Non Exempt
Supervises Positions:
JOB SUMMARY
The Laboratory Associate II performs moderate and high complexity testing under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager. This position performs routine patient testing, quality control testing, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, critical value notification, proactively identifies sample integrity issues, and supports overall quality laboratory testing. Laboratory Associate II Duties: Performs duties above and beyond Laboratory Associate I. Actively participate in continuous performance improvement activities. Participate in safety rounding and reporting within the clinical laboratories. Supports assigned area Technical Coordinators with surveys, inventory management, quality control, troubleshooting, training, competency, new testing validations and implementations. Orient and train Laboratory Assistant I and other testing team members as assigned. Supports inventory management activities. Additional job duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Master’s or Doctorate Degree from an accredited University in Chemistry, Physics, or Biology related sciences required. Must include: Six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of any combination of chemical or biological sciences.
Experience:
This position is open to new graduates. Or 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University in Chemistry, Physics, or Biology related sciences required. Must include: Six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of any combination of chemical or biological sciences. 1 year relevant laboratory experience.1 year of laboratory testing experience Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure:
N/As
Additional Skills/Requirements Required:
N/A
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:
N/A
Competencies:
-
Patient Care: Shows a commitment to provide the highest level of patient care.
- Collects, labels, and prepares specimens for testing.
- Maintains required documentation for all lab procedures.
- Processes requisitions for testing.
- Prepares and distributes reports.
-
Safety: Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.
- Performs quality control testing to assure accuracy of patient testing.
- Performs equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Practices safety policies to maintain a safe working environment.
- Performs all duties to satisfy regulations in preparation for inspections.
-
Teamwork: Cooperates within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
- Provides information and consultation to requestors.
- Recognizes interdependencies with other areas and supports other staff as needed.
- Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.
- Participates in regular staff meetings.
-
Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job.
- Performs competency and proficiency testing to assure maintenance of skills.
- Completes educational activities to continually improve skills and assists consultants.
- Participates in improvement of methods and processes.
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demand Code:
Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.
OTHER
May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes
The base compensation range for this role is $25.00 - $42.22 hourly.
Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Science & Research
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in laboratory associate jobs.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related life science field
- Hands-on experience with standard laboratory techniques such as pipetting, centrifugation, and microscopy
- Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practice or Good Manufacturing Practice guidelines
- Proficiency with laboratory information management systems or electronic lab notebooks
- Experience preparing, labeling, and processing biological or chemical samples accurately
- OSHA laboratory safety training or equivalent biosafety certification
Tips for Your Laboratory Associate Job Search
Tailor your resume to each lab environment
Clinical labs and biotech companies look for different things. Highlight GLP compliance and sample handling for clinical roles, and emphasize assay development or cell culture technique for biotech positions. A generic lab resume loses ground to one that mirrors the posting's exact language.
List every instrument you have operated
Hiring managers scan for specific equipment names like PCR thermocyclers, spectrophotometers, flow cytometers, and liquid handlers. If you've used it, name it explicitly in your resume's skills section, not buried in a job description paragraph where it's easy to miss.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists laboratory associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Get your certifications in order before applying
Many postings require OSHA 10, biosafety training, or phlebotomy certification before the first interview. Renew expired credentials and have completion certificates ready to upload. Hiring timelines in labs are often short, and missing paperwork delays the offer.
Prepare a bench skills walkthrough for interviews
Lab interviews frequently include a technical screen where you describe a procedure step by step. Practice narrating a protocol you know well, explaining your quality-check points and what you do when results fall outside expected ranges. Vague answers about technique raise red flags quickly.
Negotiate start date around any notice or training overlap
If you're finishing a lab rotation, clinical externship, or current position, name that timeline upfront when you get an offer. Lab teams schedule reagent orders and onboarding around your start date, so clarity early prevents friction and sets the right tone before day one.
Laboratory Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most laboratory associates?
Rockefeller University, UC San Francisco Academic, and Univeristy Of Colorado Boulder are hiring the most laboratory associates right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pharmaceutical manufacturers, hospital systems, and contract research organizations consistently post the highest volume of openings.
How many laboratory associate jobs are remote?
About 32% of laboratory associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most bench work. Remote opportunities tend to cluster in data entry, lab results review, regulatory documentation, and remote specimen logging roles where physical sample handling isn't required.
How do you become a laboratory associate?
Start by completing an associate or bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, medical laboratory science, or a closely related field. Gain hands-on experience through internships, clinical rotations, or volunteer lab work. Pursue relevant certifications such as phlebotomy or biosafety training, then apply to entry-level postings that match your bench skills and the specific lab setting you want to work in.
How do you get hired as a laboratory associate with little or no experience?
Focus on roles labeled 'entry-level' or 'lab technician I' that list your coursework as a substitute for direct work history. Highlight any academic lab projects, externships, or volunteer experience with specific techniques. Getting certified in areas like OSHA lab safety or basic phlebotomy signals readiness to hiring managers who can't verify prior employment in a commercial lab.
What does the laboratory associate interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your educational background and familiarity with core techniques. A hiring manager interview follows, often including a technical walkthrough where you describe a procedure from memory. Some employers add a brief practical assessment at the bench before extending an offer, particularly in clinical or quality control settings.
Where can I find and apply to laboratory associate jobs?
You can find and apply to laboratory associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and the lab environment you're targeting, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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