Laboratory Jobs in Hawaii
Laboratory jobs in Hawaii are concentrated in Honolulu, Hilo, and Kailua-Kona, where major employers like Queen's Health System, Hawaii Pacific Health, and the University of Hawaii system maintain active hiring pipelines. Demand is strongest in clinical laboratory science, environmental testing, and research support, driven by the state's hospital networks and federally funded research programs at institutions on Oahu and the Big Island. Opportunities exist at every level, from entry-level laboratory assistants to senior medical laboratory scientists and quality assurance specialists. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc. (DLS) is Hawaii’s largest locally owned and operated clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory. DLS is proud to serve the communities of Hawaii, Guam and Saipan and utilizes state-of-the-art testing and value-based informatics to promote optimal patient care to positively impact patient lives.
SCHEDULE
Regular Full-Time Position
Must be available Monday through Thursday 7:15 am to 4:45 pm and Friday 7:15 am to 11:15 am.
Must be flexible with schedule changes to meet operational needs.
HIRING RANGE
$22.00 to $28.45 hourly
Actual pay commensurate with experience
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of a licensed MT/MLT, the TLA Specialist will perform preparatory portions of laboratory procedures including moderate/high complexity laboratory tests, equipment maintenance and QC/QA procedures. TLA’s will not perform the analysis and reporting of the testing. Performs defined preparatory portions of laboratory procedures under the direct supervision of licensed personnel. Performs testing and duties as authorized by CLIA qualifications and the laboratory director. Operates as a lead and trainer for other TLA’s and students. Performs all functions of a Technical Laboratory Assistant II with a high degree of proficiency, depending on location. Works with minimal supervision.
1. Performs defined pre analytical / waived/POCT/PPMP analytical / waived/POCT/PPMP post analytical laboratory procedures. Performs tasks & duties associated with specimen receiving, processing, & preparation for lab testing to support the laboratory technical staff.
- Verifies receipt of specimens in Laboratory Information System (LIS) monitors pending lists.
- Identifies, researches and resolves problems with specimens and TIQ’s.
- Performs specimen receiving, advanced processing, storing, disposal functions and archiving.
- Processes and handles specimens to maintain specimen integrity, build worklist loads as
- Operates equipment or laboratory automation, troubleshoots waived/POCT/PPMP laboratory instrumentation loads reagent as needed onto equipment, performs maintenance, runs calibration, QC, and lot to lot comparisons at required intervals.
- May prepare smears (peripheral, eosinophil, body fluid, or gram stain), plant and inoculate media with specimen as needed.
- Prepares calibrators, controls and reagents as needed.
- May receive, prepare and issue blood products.
- Performs POCT moderate complexity testing, demonstrating proficiency in operation of instrumentation.
- Reviews POCT moderate complexity results to see if they are within defined parameters.
- Assist the technical staff in the technical areas as needed.
2. Assists in training new employees and students and completing the training checklists.
- Unpacks and restocks supplies.
- Takes inventory and completes ordering supplies.
- Receives reviews, verifies and files packing slips.
- Researches and places special request orders. Works with buyers to process the order.
- Assists in the coordination of product recalls as assigned.
- Updates and documents Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
- Assist with completing applicable department competencies.
- May perform Forensic Toxicology specimen collections.
6. Technical Laboratory Assistant Specialist Hospital Duties and Essential Functions by Hospital Locations
Administrative & Laboratory Duties
5-15%
Accessioning/Processing/Receiving
5-15%
Waived, POCT& PPMP and preparatory portion of testing
60-70%
Running Quality Control (QC) Maintenance
10-20%
Specimen Collections
0-10%
7. Performs other duties as required.
- Demonstrates clear, audience-focused and effective communication with Aloha.
- Reads, interprets and write documents, such as policies, standard operating procedures and reports.
- Creates a positive work culture and environment.
- Models organizational values and contributes to quality improvements to support innovation.
- Builds collaborative relationships with teammates: shares ideas, supports others to achieve goals and has each other’s backs.
- Follows all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with DLS safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe and secure working environment.
- Provides excellent customer service to our internal and external customers with compassion and respect.
- Maintains and values the importance of attendance at work.
- Stays current on information and requirements to perform the job while embracing continuous learning to improve skills and knowledge.
- Maintains a high level of confidentiality of information.
- Uses sound judgement, analytical skills and innovation while problem solving and takes appropriate and timely actions.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability by adjusting to shifts in priorities, demands, and procedures.
JOB DEMANDS
- Requires ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, lab coats, gloves, face shields, and respiratory equipment.
- Requires manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Distinguishes and identifies color.
- Requires corrected hearing to normal range and ability to talk throughout shift.
- In an eight (8) hour workday requires frequently standing.
- In an eight (8) hour workday requires frequently sitting.
- May require occasional lifting and carrying of supplies weighing up to thirty five (35) pounds (using hand trucks) and pushing or pulling of supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Work environment includes conditions common to a hospital/laboratory environment, including working directly with potentially hazardous chemicals and/or patients with communicable diseases. Potential for inadvertent skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other infectious materials.
- Generally works in an indoor, air-conditioned area.
Education:
Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent with:
oOR enrolled in an MLT or MT program;
oOR three (3) years of clinical laboratory experience performing the preparatory portion of moderate to high complexity testing to replace the course work;
oOR two (2) years DLS experience performing the preparatory portion of moderate to high complexity testing to replace the course work.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related science field (such as Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, etc.).
Required:
- One (1) year relevant laboratory experience.
- Two (2) or more years of experience operating as a DLS TLA II with a successful record of demonstrated experience with the technical, training or administrative aspects of a TLA I and II;
Required:
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both in verbal and written form.
- Ability to work both independently and with a team.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to flexible in a fast paced environment
- Ability to learn laboratory SOP’s.
- Ability to be a strong team player.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet
Your Health. Our Legacy
Our Mission: To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai‘i.
Our Values:
Compassion guides our actions
Aloha inspires us in all that we do
Respect and understanding are essential for the dignity of all
Excellence is our quest
Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc. (DLS) is Hawaii’s largest locally owned and operated clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory. DLS is proud to serve the communities of Hawaii, Guam and Saipan and utilizes state-of-the-art testing and value-based informatics to promote optimal patient care to positively impact patient lives.
SCHEDULE
Regular Full-Time Position
Must be available Monday through Thursday 7:15 am to 4:45 pm and Friday 7:15 am to 11:15 am.
Must be flexible with schedule changes to meet operational needs.
HIRING RANGE
$22.00 to $28.45 hourly
Actual pay commensurate with experience
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of a licensed MT/MLT, the TLA Specialist will perform preparatory portions of laboratory procedures including moderate/high complexity laboratory tests, equipment maintenance and QC/QA procedures. TLA’s will not perform the analysis and reporting of the testing. Performs defined preparatory portions of laboratory procedures under the direct supervision of licensed personnel. Performs testing and duties as authorized by CLIA qualifications and the laboratory director. Operates as a lead and trainer for other TLA’s and students. Performs all functions of a Technical Laboratory Assistant II with a high degree of proficiency, depending on location. Works with minimal supervision.
1. Performs defined pre analytical / waived/POCT/PPMP analytical / waived/POCT/PPMP post analytical laboratory procedures. Performs tasks & duties associated with specimen receiving, processing, & preparation for lab testing to support the laboratory technical staff.
- Verifies receipt of specimens in Laboratory Information System (LIS) monitors pending lists.
- Identifies, researches and resolves problems with specimens and TIQ’s.
- Performs specimen receiving, advanced processing, storing, disposal functions and archiving.
- Processes and handles specimens to maintain specimen integrity, build worklist loads as
- Operates equipment or laboratory automation, troubleshoots waived/POCT/PPMP laboratory instrumentation loads reagent as needed onto equipment, performs maintenance, runs calibration, QC, and lot to lot comparisons at required intervals.
- May prepare smears (peripheral, eosinophil, body fluid, or gram stain), plant and inoculate media with specimen as needed.
- Prepares calibrators, controls and reagents as needed.
- May receive, prepare and issue blood products.
- Performs POCT moderate complexity testing, demonstrating proficiency in operation of instrumentation.
- Reviews POCT moderate complexity results to see if they are within defined parameters.
- Assist the technical staff in the technical areas as needed.
2. Assists in training new employees and students and completing the training checklists.
- Unpacks and restocks supplies.
- Takes inventory and completes ordering supplies.
- Receives reviews, verifies and files packing slips.
- Researches and places special request orders. Works with buyers to process the order.
- Assists in the coordination of product recalls as assigned.
- Updates and documents Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
- Assist with completing applicable department competencies.
- May perform Forensic Toxicology specimen collections.
6. Technical Laboratory Assistant Specialist Hospital Duties and Essential Functions by Hospital Locations
Administrative & Laboratory Duties
5-15%
Accessioning/Processing/Receiving
5-15%
Waived, POCT& PPMP and preparatory portion of testing
60-70%
Running Quality Control (QC) Maintenance
10-20%
Specimen Collections
0-10%
7. Performs other duties as required.
- Demonstrates clear, audience-focused and effective communication with Aloha.
- Reads, interprets and write documents, such as policies, standard operating procedures and reports.
- Creates a positive work culture and environment.
- Models organizational values and contributes to quality improvements to support innovation.
- Builds collaborative relationships with teammates: shares ideas, supports others to achieve goals and has each other’s backs.
- Follows all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with DLS safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe and secure working environment.
- Provides excellent customer service to our internal and external customers with compassion and respect.
- Maintains and values the importance of attendance at work.
- Stays current on information and requirements to perform the job while embracing continuous learning to improve skills and knowledge.
- Maintains a high level of confidentiality of information.
- Uses sound judgement, analytical skills and innovation while problem solving and takes appropriate and timely actions.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability by adjusting to shifts in priorities, demands, and procedures.
JOB DEMANDS
- Requires ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, lab coats, gloves, face shields, and respiratory equipment.
- Requires manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Distinguishes and identifies color.
- Requires corrected hearing to normal range and ability to talk throughout shift.
- In an eight (8) hour workday requires frequently standing.
- In an eight (8) hour workday requires frequently sitting.
- May require occasional lifting and carrying of supplies weighing up to thirty five (35) pounds (using hand trucks) and pushing or pulling of supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Work environment includes conditions common to a hospital/laboratory environment, including working directly with potentially hazardous chemicals and/or patients with communicable diseases. Potential for inadvertent skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other infectious materials.
- Generally works in an indoor, air-conditioned area.
Education:
Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent with:
oOR enrolled in an MLT or MT program;
oOR three (3) years of clinical laboratory experience performing the preparatory portion of moderate to high complexity testing to replace the course work;
oOR two (2) years DLS experience performing the preparatory portion of moderate to high complexity testing to replace the course work.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related science field (such as Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, etc.).
Required:
- One (1) year relevant laboratory experience.
- Two (2) or more years of experience operating as a DLS TLA II with a successful record of demonstrated experience with the technical, training or administrative aspects of a TLA I and II;
Required:
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both in verbal and written form.
- Ability to work both independently and with a team.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to flexible in a fast paced environment
- Ability to learn laboratory SOP’s.
- Ability to be a strong team player.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet
Your Health. Our Legacy
Our Mission: To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai‘i.
Our Values:
Compassion guides our actions
Aloha inspires us in all that we do
Respect and understanding are essential for the dignity of all
Excellence is our quest
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Where Hawaii roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Laboratory Job Market in Hawaii
A snapshot from current Hawaii openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- The Queen's Medical Center15
- Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP13
- Diagnostic Laboratory Services7
- Harvestaff1
- State of Hawaii1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Non-Profit & Social Services
What Hawaii Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in laboratory jobs across Hawaii.
- Active Hawaii Medical Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist license required
- Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, biology, or a closely related field
- ASCP or AMT certification strongly preferred by most Hawaii hospital employers
- Proficiency with laboratory information systems such as Epic Beaker or Cerner
- Experience with phlebotomy, specimen processing, or point-of-care testing procedures
- Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends in a hospital or clinical setting
Laboratory Jobs in Hawaii: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a laboratory in Hawaii?
To work as a clinical laboratory scientist in Hawaii, you must obtain a license through the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Professional and Vocational Licensing division. Candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or a related field, plus passing scores on a recognized national examination such as the ASCP Board of Certification exam. Environmental or research laboratory roles may require different credentials depending on the employer and setting.
Which companies hire laboratorys in Hawaii?
Hawaii laboratory roles are posted by The Queen's Medical Center, Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP, and Diagnostic Laboratory Services and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hawaii's integrated health systems and federally supported research institutions account for the largest share of consistent openings across the islands.
Which Hawaii cities have the most laboratory jobs?
Honolulu, Kailua-Kona, and Hilo have the most laboratory openings in Hawaii. Honolulu leads because it is home to the state's largest hospital campuses, reference laboratories, and research facilities, while Hilo and Kailua-Kona reflect demand generated by Hawaii Island's growing network of community hospitals and outpatient clinics affiliated with major health systems.
Are there remote laboratory jobs in Hawaii?
Yes, but they are rare. Most laboratory work requires hands-on specimen handling, instrument operation, or on-site testing that cannot be performed remotely. About 0% of laboratory openings tied to Hawaii are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively in roles like laboratory data analysis, quality assurance review, or laboratory information system support rather than bench science.
How can I get hired as a laboratory in Hawaii with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a laboratory assistant or specimen processor role at a Hawaii hospital or reference lab, where formal clinical laboratory science experience is not required. Queen's Health System and Hawaii Pacific Health periodically hire new graduates and career changers into these positions. Earning a phlebotomy certification through a Hawaii community college program strengthens your application, and many candidates move into full technologist roles after gaining on-the-job hours and completing their licensure requirements.
Where can I find and apply to laboratory jobs in Hawaii?
You can find and apply to laboratory jobs in Hawaii on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the islands. Search the listings to find roles that match your credentials and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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