Laboratory Jobs in New Jersey
Laboratory jobs in New Jersey are concentrated in the pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical diagnostics, and chemical manufacturing sectors, with demand ranging from entry-level lab technicians to senior research scientists. The heaviest hiring is in and around Newark, Princeton, and Parsippany, where employers like Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Labcorp maintain significant operations. The most sought-after specialties right now are analytical chemistry, molecular biology, and clinical laboratory science. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Under the supervision of the divisional Laboratory Director or Manager, the Laboratory Supervisor provides clinical and technical supervision of staff medical laboratory technologists and technicians to satisfy daily testing demands and department operations. The Supervisor coordinates and oversees all staff activities in core and/or specialty laboratory areas, and maintains standards in accordance with department, hospital, and regulatory agency requirements. The Supervisor serves as a communication link between medical staff, nursing, and the laboratory, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other practitioners on special or difficult patient cases. The supervisor may perform in a clinical capacity when necessary to perform bench testing, and must be able to fulfill all duties of an MT/MLT.Job Description
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Oversees daily operations and supervision of technical staff in the laboratory, including the appraisal of performance and providing regular and annual performance feedback. Responsible for training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems in accordance with the organization’s policies; and working with the Manager/Director in all activities related to employee hiring, termination, reward and discipline as needed.
- Supervises the production and performance of bench testing to ensure accuracy and reliability of results. Analyzes testing information to determine operating efficiency of process.
- Has administrative oversight of personnel-related duties, including maintaining employee records and timesheets, anticipating laboratory supply and staffing needs, and preparing work schedules to achieve cost effective utilization of resources. JNJ Supervisors only some do work schedules and timesheets.
- Develops and maintains laboratory guidelines and procedure manuals to ensure effective instrument and equipment use as well as quality control of testing. Evaluates new reagents and equipment according to established standards. Fully understands, complies with, and promotes the requirements for all regulatory agencies, including TJC, CAP, OSHA, DOH, and FDA.
- Oversees daily operations to control costs, and maintain operations at a level consistent with budgetary guidelines. Provides the Manager/Director with assistance in the preparation of the annual budget for the department as needed.
- Consults with laboratory staff, physicians and other customers to assist in performing and interpreting technical studies. Serves as a consultant in technical troubleshooting.
- Instructs departmental personnel and laboratory users on technical procedures to improve efficiency and ensure conformance with department standards. Provides educational experience for the staff.
- Participates in the development, continuation, and ongoing monitoring of QC and performance improvement programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate’s Degree Medical Technology or related field. Bachelor’s Degree Medical Technology or related field preferred. 7 years related experience in a medical laboratory setting. 1 year Prior supervisory experience preferred. CP-BC - Clinical Pathologist-Board Certified - American Board of Pathology preferred.
Salary Range
$84,756.17 to $123,797.57 AnnualThe actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.
Positions posted as annual salaries reflect an estimated amount for a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) (i.e. 40 hour equivalent)), positions for less than 1.0 FTE will be prorated.)
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Workday Day (United States of America)Worker Sub Type
RegularEmployee Entity
Kennedy University Hospitals, IncPrimary Location Address
18 East Laurel Road, Stratford, New Jersey, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
Number of Positions in Requisition
1

Job Details
Under the supervision of the divisional Laboratory Director or Manager, the Laboratory Supervisor provides clinical and technical supervision of staff medical laboratory technologists and technicians to satisfy daily testing demands and department operations. The Supervisor coordinates and oversees all staff activities in core and/or specialty laboratory areas, and maintains standards in accordance with department, hospital, and regulatory agency requirements. The Supervisor serves as a communication link between medical staff, nursing, and the laboratory, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other practitioners on special or difficult patient cases. The supervisor may perform in a clinical capacity when necessary to perform bench testing, and must be able to fulfill all duties of an MT/MLT.Job Description
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Oversees daily operations and supervision of technical staff in the laboratory, including the appraisal of performance and providing regular and annual performance feedback. Responsible for training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems in accordance with the organization’s policies; and working with the Manager/Director in all activities related to employee hiring, termination, reward and discipline as needed.
- Supervises the production and performance of bench testing to ensure accuracy and reliability of results. Analyzes testing information to determine operating efficiency of process.
- Has administrative oversight of personnel-related duties, including maintaining employee records and timesheets, anticipating laboratory supply and staffing needs, and preparing work schedules to achieve cost effective utilization of resources. JNJ Supervisors only some do work schedules and timesheets.
- Develops and maintains laboratory guidelines and procedure manuals to ensure effective instrument and equipment use as well as quality control of testing. Evaluates new reagents and equipment according to established standards. Fully understands, complies with, and promotes the requirements for all regulatory agencies, including TJC, CAP, OSHA, DOH, and FDA.
- Oversees daily operations to control costs, and maintain operations at a level consistent with budgetary guidelines. Provides the Manager/Director with assistance in the preparation of the annual budget for the department as needed.
- Consults with laboratory staff, physicians and other customers to assist in performing and interpreting technical studies. Serves as a consultant in technical troubleshooting.
- Instructs departmental personnel and laboratory users on technical procedures to improve efficiency and ensure conformance with department standards. Provides educational experience for the staff.
- Participates in the development, continuation, and ongoing monitoring of QC and performance improvement programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate’s Degree Medical Technology or related field. Bachelor’s Degree Medical Technology or related field preferred. 7 years related experience in a medical laboratory setting. 1 year Prior supervisory experience preferred. CP-BC - Clinical Pathologist-Board Certified - American Board of Pathology preferred.
Salary Range
$84,756.17 to $123,797.57 AnnualThe actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.
Positions posted as annual salaries reflect an estimated amount for a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) (i.e. 40 hour equivalent)), positions for less than 1.0 FTE will be prorated.)
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)Worker Sub Type
RegularEmployee Entity
Kennedy University Hospitals, IncPrimary Location Address
18 East Laurel Road, Stratford, New Jersey, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in laboratory jobs across New Jersey.
- Active New Jersey Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or eligibility for NJDHSS licensure
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, medical technology, or a related life science field
- Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, PCR, or mass spectrometry
- Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practice or Good Manufacturing Practice regulations
- Ability to document results accurately and maintain detailed laboratory records
- Strong data analysis skills and proficiency with laboratory information management systems
Laboratory Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a laboratory in New Jersey?
Clinical laboratory scientists in New Jersey must obtain a license through the New Jersey Department of Health, which requires a bachelor's degree in medical technology or a related science and passing a nationally recognized examination such as the ASCP Board of Certification exam. Candidates apply directly through the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Roles in research and industrial labs at pharma or biotech companies typically require a relevant degree but may not require state licensure.
Which companies hire laboratorys in New Jersey?
New Jersey laboratory roles are posted by Quest Diagnostics, Inspira Health Network, and SGS and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New Jersey's dense concentration of pharmaceutical headquarters and hospital networks makes it one of the most active laboratory hiring markets on the East Coast.
Which New Jersey cities have the most laboratory jobs?
Newark, Cinnaminson, and Mullica Hill have the most laboratory openings in New Jersey. Newark and surrounding Essex County drive hospital and clinical lab demand, while Princeton and Parsippany reflect the state's pharmaceutical and biotech corridor along the Route 1 and I-287 corridors, where major research campuses and corporate headquarters are concentrated.
Are there remote laboratory jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, but they're rare. About 6% of laboratory openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most lab work. The roles most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are those focused on data analysis, regulatory affairs, or laboratory informatics rather than bench work.
How can I get hired as a laboratory in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a lab technician or laboratory assistant role, which typically requires only an associate degree or relevant coursework. Large New Jersey hospital systems and academic medical centers such as RWJBarnabas Health and Hackensack Meridian Health run new-graduate and student extern programs that serve as direct pipelines. Completing a phlebotomy or medical laboratory technician certificate from a New Jersey community college and sitting for an entry-level ASCP credential significantly strengthens your candidacy.
Where can I find and apply to laboratory jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to laboratory jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and location preferences, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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