Entry Level Laboratory Jobs
New grad laboratory jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or hands-on 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, Labcorp, and CHRISTUS Health hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Zoetis is the world's largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals.
At Zoetis in Lincoln, NE, we manufacture high quality medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. Our plant has been recognized as one of the Nebraska's Safest Companies, with a long-standing presence in the Lincoln community. We are a clean, modern site that continues to innovate and grow.
Benefits Include:
- $500 Sign on Bonus
- 4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
- 401(k) match with company profit sharing.
- Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan repayment program.
- Great Health, personal, and family benefits starting day 1.
Position Summary
Work in a manufacturing laboratory setting using mammalian cell culture practices and techniques. Understand, follow, and complete process documentation in support of GMP. Understand and follow safety policies as it relates to biological and chemical components and equipment to protect personnel and maintain product quality.
Hours: 1st Shift, 7:15am - 3:45pm. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.
Position Responsibilities
- Perform processes and operate equipment required for production of bulk viral antigen.
- Understand and apply good cell culture practices as it relates to viral and antibody production.
- Operate equipment involved in downstream processing of production bulk fluids (e.g., tangential flow filtration, hollow-fiber filtration, sterile filtration, etc.).
- Using knowledge of bioreactors/fermentors and support equipment, apply skills to identify mechanical problems and maintain equipment.
- Understand, follow, and complete process documentation in support of GMP.
- Understand and follow safety policies as it relates to biological and chemical components and equipment to protect personnel and maintain product quality.
Education and Experience
High school degree or equivalent required. BS in Biological sciences preferred. Preference given to applicants with relevant experience in biological production and/or aseptic manufacturing.
Technical Skills and Competencies Required
- Basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
- Mammalian cell culture practices and techniques are desirable.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, computer skills and working knowledge of metric system.
- Fundamental understanding of bioreactors/fermentors is desirable.
Physical Position Requirements
Exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, noise, live steam, temperature fluctuations, biohazards, continuous standing and lifting to a maximum of 50 lbs.
Full time
Regular
Colleague
Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.
Notice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn, including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com, please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications.
Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of “@zoetis.com”. In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.
INTRODUCTION
Zoetis is the world's largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals.
At Zoetis in Lincoln, NE, we manufacture high quality medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. Our plant has been recognized as one of the Nebraska's Safest Companies, with a long-standing presence in the Lincoln community. We are a clean, modern site that continues to innovate and grow.
Benefits Include:
- $500 Sign on Bonus
- 4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
- 401(k) match with company profit sharing.
- Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan repayment program.
- Great Health, personal, and family benefits starting day 1.
Position Summary
Work in a manufacturing laboratory setting using mammalian cell culture practices and techniques. Understand, follow, and complete process documentation in support of GMP. Understand and follow safety policies as it relates to biological and chemical components and equipment to protect personnel and maintain product quality.
Hours: 1st Shift, 7:15am - 3:45pm. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.
Position Responsibilities
- Perform processes and operate equipment required for production of bulk viral antigen.
- Understand and apply good cell culture practices as it relates to viral and antibody production.
- Operate equipment involved in downstream processing of production bulk fluids (e.g., tangential flow filtration, hollow-fiber filtration, sterile filtration, etc.).
- Using knowledge of bioreactors/fermentors and support equipment, apply skills to identify mechanical problems and maintain equipment.
- Understand, follow, and complete process documentation in support of GMP.
- Understand and follow safety policies as it relates to biological and chemical components and equipment to protect personnel and maintain product quality.
Education and Experience
High school degree or equivalent required. BS in Biological sciences preferred. Preference given to applicants with relevant experience in biological production and/or aseptic manufacturing.
Technical Skills and Competencies Required
- Basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
- Mammalian cell culture practices and techniques are desirable.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, computer skills and working knowledge of metric system.
- Fundamental understanding of bioreactors/fermentors is desirable.
Physical Position Requirements
Exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, noise, live steam, temperature fluctuations, biohazards, continuous standing and lifting to a maximum of 50 lbs.
Full time
Regular
Colleague
Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.
Notice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn, including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com, please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications.
Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of “@zoetis.com”. In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.
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Entry Level Laboratory Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level laboratory job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for hands-on experience from coursework labs, internships, or volunteer research positions. Familiarity with standard lab techniques, equipment operation, and safety protocols gives candidates a clear edge. A focused resume that highlights specific procedures you have performed, relevant certifications such as OSHA 10 or phlebotomy credentials, and strong references from academic supervisors can help you stand out against other new applicants.
Which companies hire entry level laboratorys?
Companies hiring entry level laboratorys right now include Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, and CHRISTUS Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of employers, including hospitals and clinical labs, pharmaceutical and biotech firms, environmental testing companies, and university research departments that regularly bring on junior staff and recent graduates.
Are there remote entry level laboratory jobs?
Yes, though most laboratory work requires physical presence in a facility. About 3% of entry level laboratory openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles tend to involve data entry, results reporting, quality documentation, or remote monitoring rather than direct bench work. Candidates open to on-site positions will find a significantly larger pool of available openings.
Are these new grad laboratory jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior laboratory roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or academic lab work toward the requirement, or accepts a relevant portfolio in place of full-time history. Searching for roles that explicitly mention new grad or junior in the description is a reliable way to identify positions built for candidates entering the field for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level laboratorys?
Entry level laboratory roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the junior level because they rely on high volumes of routine testing, sample processing, and quality control work that is well suited to candidates who are building foundational skills early in their careers.