Laboratory Jobs in New York
Laboratory jobs in New York are in strong demand, concentrated across academic medical centers, pharmaceutical and biotech firms, clinical diagnostics networks, and public health agencies, with openings from entry-level lab assistant through senior research scientist. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, Long Island's biotech corridor, and the Albany-Capital Region, where employers like Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Northwell Health, and Pfizer maintain large laboratory operations. The most sought-after specialties right now include clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, and pharmaceutical quality control. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Laboratory Helper-KP5 and HCC14-Evening Shift (37.5 hours). In this role, the successful candidate performs general work for Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and maintains cleanliness and sanitary conditions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides general care and maintenance of work areas and equipment in the laboratory. Ensures clean work areas are available for work activities. Provides patient care as directed. Cleans work area and equipment promptly following completion of daily activities.
- Complete annual hospital and unit specific competencies. Complete assigned learnings on Idevelop.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Performs errands in support of activities. Picks up and/or delivers items as necessary. Carries out errands promptly as directed.
- Answers telephones in support of patient and unit activities. Answers telephones in a courteous manner. Coordinates departmental needs as directed by the Nurse Manager.
- Creates film plates, maintains patient log, prepares film CDs as requested. Maintains imaging equipment functionality. Ensures film plates are accurate and logged. Maintains the patient log book. Maintains imaging equipment functionality. Prepares film CDs as requested.
- Completes discharges, transfers and expirations into the electronic medical record (EPIC) in a timely, accurate manner, e.g. maintaining accuracy of the unit manager.
- Maintains inventory levels in procedure rooms, assists with storing supplies and pharmacy pick ups. Monitors supply levels in each lab and restocks as appropriate. Communicates needs to nurse manager to ensure timely ordering of sufficient supplies. Restocks pharmacy supplies as needed. Unpacks and stores supplies in appropriate locations according to cath lab procedures.
- Cleans and prepares supplies for reprocessing. Collects supplies to be reprocessed in the lab to prepare for cleaning. Discards/disposes of damaged supplies according to established criteria. Cleans and/or sterilizes supplies to be reprocessed using appropriate techniques. Prepares supplies for pick up according to laboratory procedures. Stores clean supplies in designated locations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or the equivalent. Must be able to communicate effectively.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
None
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $47,981.08 - $47,981.08 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
INTRODUCTION
NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Laboratory Helper-KP5 and HCC14-Evening Shift (37.5 hours). In this role, the successful candidate performs general work for Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and maintains cleanliness and sanitary conditions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides general care and maintenance of work areas and equipment in the laboratory. Ensures clean work areas are available for work activities. Provides patient care as directed. Cleans work area and equipment promptly following completion of daily activities.
- Complete annual hospital and unit specific competencies. Complete assigned learnings on Idevelop.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Performs errands in support of activities. Picks up and/or delivers items as necessary. Carries out errands promptly as directed.
- Answers telephones in support of patient and unit activities. Answers telephones in a courteous manner. Coordinates departmental needs as directed by the Nurse Manager.
- Creates film plates, maintains patient log, prepares film CDs as requested. Maintains imaging equipment functionality. Ensures film plates are accurate and logged. Maintains the patient log book. Maintains imaging equipment functionality. Prepares film CDs as requested.
- Completes discharges, transfers and expirations into the electronic medical record (EPIC) in a timely, accurate manner, e.g. maintaining accuracy of the unit manager.
- Maintains inventory levels in procedure rooms, assists with storing supplies and pharmacy pick ups. Monitors supply levels in each lab and restocks as appropriate. Communicates needs to nurse manager to ensure timely ordering of sufficient supplies. Restocks pharmacy supplies as needed. Unpacks and stores supplies in appropriate locations according to cath lab procedures.
- Cleans and prepares supplies for reprocessing. Collects supplies to be reprocessed in the lab to prepare for cleaning. Discards/disposes of damaged supplies according to established criteria. Cleans and/or sterilizes supplies to be reprocessed using appropriate techniques. Prepares supplies for pick up according to laboratory procedures. Stores clean supplies in designated locations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or the equivalent. Must be able to communicate effectively.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
None
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $47,981.08 - $47,981.08 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Laboratory Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Columbia University48
- NYU Langone Health41
- Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial Hospital36
- Brookhaven National Laboratory35
- New York University32
Top Industries Hiring
- Education213
- Healthcare & Medical Services205
- Science & Research79
- Consulting & Professional Services63
- Technology & Software54
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in laboratory jobs across New York.
- New York State clinical laboratory technologist or technician certification or licensure where required
- Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, biology, chemistry, or a related field
- Hands-on experience operating analytical instruments such as PCR, mass spectrometry, or flow cytometry
- Familiarity with CLIA regulations, CAP accreditation standards, and laboratory quality systems
- Strong documentation skills and proficiency with laboratory information management systems
- Ability to follow standardized protocols, troubleshoot equipment issues, and maintain chain of custody
Laboratory Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a laboratory in New York?
New York requires clinical laboratory personnel to obtain licensure through the New York State Department of Health, which issues laboratory technologist and technician certificates based on education, supervised experience, and a qualifying examination. Most positions require at least a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or a closely related science field. Candidates must apply to the New York State Department of Health's Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program, which oversees credentialing and sets the specific education and experience requirements for each laboratory category.
Which companies hire laboratorys in New York?
Employers hiring laboratorys in New York right now include Columbia University, NYU Langone Health, and Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial Hospital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's dense concentration of hospital systems, academic research institutions, and pharmaceutical manufacturers means consistent year-round openings across a wide range of laboratory specialties.
Which New York cities have the most laboratory jobs?
New York, Buffalo, and Rochester have the most laboratory openings in New York. New York City dominates due to its large academic medical centers, diagnostic reference labs, and pharmaceutical headquarters, while Long Island's biotech cluster and the Albany area's public health and research agencies drive steady demand outside the metro core.
Are there remote laboratory jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Laboratory work is largely hands-on and instrument-dependent, so most roles require on-site presence. About 4% of laboratory openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions tend to be in data analysis, laboratory informatics, regulatory affairs, or quality systems oversight rather than bench science.
How can I get hired as a laboratory in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a laboratory assistant or phlebotomy technician role at a large New York hospital system such as Northwell Health or NYC Health and Hospitals, which regularly hire candidates without full technologist credentials while they complete licensure requirements. New-graduate and training programs at academic medical centers affiliated with institutions like NYU Langone and Columbia University Irving Medical Center also provide structured pathways. Completing a New York State-recognized clinical laboratory training program and registering with the Department of Health early gives candidates a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to laboratory jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to laboratory jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and specialty, and apply directly to each position.
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