Laboratory Jobs in Rhode Island
Laboratory jobs in Rhode Island are consistently in demand, concentrated in academic research, hospital and clinical settings, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and environmental testing. Providence, East Providence, and North Kingstown anchor the majority of openings, with established employers like Brown University Health, Agilux Laboratories, and Alexion Pharmaceuticals maintaining ongoing hiring across the state. The most sought-after specialties are clinical chemistry, microbiology, and environmental laboratory analysis, with positions available from entry-level lab technician through senior scientist and quality assurance leads. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Top employerTeknor Apex Company
Top cityProvidence, RI
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Work type100% On-site
Top industryManufacturing
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Laboratory Coordinator – Nursing
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Rhode Island College
Laboratory Coordinator – Nursing
Providence, Rhode Island
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Jr. Laboratory Technician - 2nd Shift (3:00PM - 11:30PM)
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Teknor Apex Company
Jr. Laboratory Technician - 2nd Shift (3:00PM - 11:30PM)
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
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Clinical Laboratory Intern
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South County Hospital
Clinical Laboratory Intern
Wakefield, Rhode Island
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Jr. Laboratory Technician – Machine Operator - Pilot Lab 2nd Shift
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Teknor Apex Company
Jr. Laboratory Technician – Machine Operator - Pilot Lab 2nd Shift
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
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Jr. Laboratory Technician – Machine Operator - Pilot Lab
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Teknor Apex Company
Jr. Laboratory Technician – Machine Operator - Pilot Lab
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
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Laboratory Coordinator – Nursing
Rhode Island College·Providence, Rhode Island
Job functions:
$70k - $85k/yr
Master's degree in nursing
501-1,000 employees
Job Description
The Laboratory Coordinator manages the daily operations of the nursing skills lab and simulation center, supporting high-quality clinical education for nursing students. This role coordinates simulation activities, laboratory scheduling, equipment and supply management, and student learning experiences across the Rhode Island College campus and nursing education facilities. The coordinator collaborates closely with faculty to prepare learning environments, provide skills remediation, and support student success initiatives. Responsibilities also include maintaining simulation technology, overseeing laboratory safety and organization, and coordinating standardized patient experiences. The position requires a BSN and active Rhode Island RN license, with an MSN and prior simulation or nursing education experience preferred.
Primary Purpose
Primary responsibilities include reviewing nursing skills and providing remediation upon faculty referral, maintaining open simulation/open lab sessions, managing all simulation activities on the main RIC campus.
Coordinates and manages all nursing resource lab and simulation center activities on the main campus, including management of laboratory space, equipment, supplies, and schedules. Prepare the Essentials of Nursing Knowledge and Practice lab and on-campus clinical activities, Health Assessment lab, and other simulation activities. Develop laboratory schedule and prepare and supervise open lab hours, remediation sessions and student learning activities on both the RIC and RINEC campuses.
Essential Duties
Coordinates and manages all nursing resource lab and simulation center activities on the main campus, including management of laboratory space, equipment, supplies, and schedules. Prepare the Essentials of Nursing Knowledge and Practice lab and on-campus clinical activities, Health Assessment lab, and other simulation activities. Develop laboratory schedule and prepare and supervise open lab hours, remediation sessions and student learning activities on both the RIC and RINEC campuses.
- Fosters a positive and student-centered learning environment
- Collaborate with nursing faculty
- Contribute to a healthy work environment
- Monitors outcomes and drives continuous improvement
- Models professionalism, kindness, and collaboration in all interactions
Laboratory Coordination
- Orient faculty and students to the nursing simulation and skills laboratory.
- Collaborate with faculty to determine needs for space, equipment, and supplies.
- Coordinate ordering of nurse packs with bookstore and vendors. Build nurse packs and distribute to students.
- Administer evaluation surveys regarding satisfaction with the nursing lab.
- Plan required student supplies with bookstore or vendors
- Prepare setups for planned learning activities.
- Aid students during individual practice session and provide skills remediation.
- Maintain functionality and security of laboratory space and equipment (i.e. CAE and Elevate).
- Participate in planning regarding laboratory resources.
- Prepare and post lab schedules every semester.
- Coordinate the use of lab space for the School of Nursing and other groups.
- Participate in the development of policies and procedures for use of lab space and equipment.
- Conduct laboratory inventories each semester and order supplies.
- Initiate related work orders as appropriate
- Monitors the laboratory budget
- Collaborates with the Endowed Professor of Simulation and Innovation
- Oversee the general cleanliness, safety, and organization of the laboratory and promote safe lab practices.
- Assist with lab/simulation learning activities at the Rhode Island Nursing Education center as needed
- Support student success programming (i.e. Nursing Student Success Coaching Program).
Simulation
- Plans and coordinates all simulation activities at FLS.
- Coordinates the schedule of activities with faculty.
- Book rooms.
- Schedule Standardized Patients.
- Prepare room and equipment for each simulation.
- Provide information to students.
- Manage Computer Aided Engineering technology (CAE).
- Prepare rosters for simulation evaluation.
- Oversee the recordings of simulation exercises.
- Assist with securing and onboarding of Standardized Patients (SP) in consultation with the Department Chairperson.
- Other duties related to laboratory coordination as assigned by the Dean of the School of Nursing. These activities may include some weekend or evening events.
- Current nursing knowledge and skills, including current nursing practice and competence in healthcare technologies.
- Knowledge of general laboratory procedures, techniques, and safety regulations.
- Skilled in professional written and verbal communication, record-keeping and interpersonal skills.
- Highly organized and self-motivated
- Detail oriented
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, OneDrive and SharePoint.
Education: BSN
Licenses: RI RN License
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior administrative experience, experience working with students, experience running nursing labs and simulations.
- MSN and related experience preferred.
The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions other than those of working in healthcare settings.
Position Details
FLSA
Exempt
Salary Grade
10NC
Full Time / Part Time
Full-time
Proposed Starting Salary Range
$70,000 - $85,000
Work Schedule
35 hours. M-F, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Benefits
Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits including:
- Health and Wellness – Medical, Dental & Vision
- Wellness Incentives and Rewards
- Paid time Off – Vacation, Sick & Holiday
- Retirement Benefits
- Disability and Insurance Benefits
- Education Benefits – Tuition waivers for RIC, CCRI & URI
For a complete listing, visit Employee Benefits.
Reports To (Title)
Undergraduate Chairperson
Academic or Calendar Year
Academic
Position Status
Continuing
End of Temporary or Limited Position
Collective Bargaining Unit
PSA
Posting Information
Number of Positions Available
1
Application Open Date
07/07/2026
Application Close Date
Special Instructions
Please be advised that the college is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Rhode Island College is an equal opportunity employer. The institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability religion, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Rhode Island College is committed to maintain a workplace and educational environment that supports equal opportunity, professionalism and respectful engagement for all community members.
Rhode Island College
Laboratory Coordinator – Nursing
Providence, Rhode Island
Added 2d ago501-1,000 employees
Job functions:
$70k - $85k/yr
Master's degree in nursing
Job Description
The Laboratory Coordinator manages the daily operations of the nursing skills lab and simulation center, supporting high-quality clinical education for nursing students. This role coordinates simulation activities, laboratory scheduling, equipment and supply management, and student learning experiences across the Rhode Island College campus and nursing education facilities. The coordinator collaborates closely with faculty to prepare learning environments, provide skills remediation, and support student success initiatives. Responsibilities also include maintaining simulation technology, overseeing laboratory safety and organization, and coordinating standardized patient experiences. The position requires a BSN and active Rhode Island RN license, with an MSN and prior simulation or nursing education experience preferred.
Primary Purpose
Primary responsibilities include reviewing nursing skills and providing remediation upon faculty referral, maintaining open simulation/open lab sessions, managing all simulation activities on the main RIC campus.
Coordinates and manages all nursing resource lab and simulation center activities on the main campus, including management of laboratory space, equipment, supplies, and schedules. Prepare the Essentials of Nursing Knowledge and Practice lab and on-campus clinical activities, Health Assessment lab, and other simulation activities. Develop laboratory schedule and prepare and supervise open lab hours, remediation sessions and student learning activities on both the RIC and RINEC campuses.
Essential Duties
Coordinates and manages all nursing resource lab and simulation center activities on the main campus, including management of laboratory space, equipment, supplies, and schedules. Prepare the Essentials of Nursing Knowledge and Practice lab and on-campus clinical activities, Health Assessment lab, and other simulation activities. Develop laboratory schedule and prepare and supervise open lab hours, remediation sessions and student learning activities on both the RIC and RINEC campuses.
- Fosters a positive and student-centered learning environment
- Collaborate with nursing faculty
- Contribute to a healthy work environment
- Monitors outcomes and drives continuous improvement
- Models professionalism, kindness, and collaboration in all interactions
Laboratory Coordination
- Orient faculty and students to the nursing simulation and skills laboratory.
- Collaborate with faculty to determine needs for space, equipment, and supplies.
- Coordinate ordering of nurse packs with bookstore and vendors. Build nurse packs and distribute to students.
- Administer evaluation surveys regarding satisfaction with the nursing lab.
- Plan required student supplies with bookstore or vendors
- Prepare setups for planned learning activities.
- Aid students during individual practice session and provide skills remediation.
- Maintain functionality and security of laboratory space and equipment (i.e. CAE and Elevate).
- Participate in planning regarding laboratory resources.
- Prepare and post lab schedules every semester.
- Coordinate the use of lab space for the School of Nursing and other groups.
- Participate in the development of policies and procedures for use of lab space and equipment.
- Conduct laboratory inventories each semester and order supplies.
- Initiate related work orders as appropriate
- Monitors the laboratory budget
- Collaborates with the Endowed Professor of Simulation and Innovation
- Oversee the general cleanliness, safety, and organization of the laboratory and promote safe lab practices.
- Assist with lab/simulation learning activities at the Rhode Island Nursing Education center as needed
- Support student success programming (i.e. Nursing Student Success Coaching Program).
Simulation
- Plans and coordinates all simulation activities at FLS.
- Coordinates the schedule of activities with faculty.
- Book rooms.
- Schedule Standardized Patients.
- Prepare room and equipment for each simulation.
- Provide information to students.
- Manage Computer Aided Engineering technology (CAE).
- Prepare rosters for simulation evaluation.
- Oversee the recordings of simulation exercises.
- Assist with securing and onboarding of Standardized Patients (SP) in consultation with the Department Chairperson.
- Other duties related to laboratory coordination as assigned by the Dean of the School of Nursing. These activities may include some weekend or evening events.
- Current nursing knowledge and skills, including current nursing practice and competence in healthcare technologies.
- Knowledge of general laboratory procedures, techniques, and safety regulations.
- Skilled in professional written and verbal communication, record-keeping and interpersonal skills.
- Highly organized and self-motivated
- Detail oriented
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, OneDrive and SharePoint.
Education: BSN
Licenses: RI RN License
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior administrative experience, experience working with students, experience running nursing labs and simulations.
- MSN and related experience preferred.
The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions other than those of working in healthcare settings.
Position Details
FLSA
Exempt
Salary Grade
10NC
Full Time / Part Time
Full-time
Proposed Starting Salary Range
$70,000 - $85,000
Work Schedule
35 hours. M-F, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Benefits
Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits including:
- Health and Wellness – Medical, Dental & Vision
- Wellness Incentives and Rewards
- Paid time Off – Vacation, Sick & Holiday
- Retirement Benefits
- Disability and Insurance Benefits
- Education Benefits – Tuition waivers for RIC, CCRI & URI
For a complete listing, visit Employee Benefits.
Reports To (Title)
Undergraduate Chairperson
Academic or Calendar Year
Academic
Position Status
Continuing
End of Temporary or Limited Position
Collective Bargaining Unit
PSA
Posting Information
Number of Positions Available
1
Application Open Date
07/07/2026
Application Close Date
Special Instructions
Please be advised that the college is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Rhode Island College is an equal opportunity employer. The institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability religion, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Rhode Island College is committed to maintain a workplace and educational environment that supports equal opportunity, professionalism and respectful engagement for all community members.
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Where Rhode Island roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Providence
7 jobsPawtucket
5 jobsWarwick
2 jobsWakefield
1 jobSmithfield
1 jobNorth Kingstown
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A snapshot from current Rhode Island openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Education
What Rhode Island Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in laboratory jobs across Rhode Island.
- Active Rhode Island clinical laboratory personnel certification or ASCP board certification recognized in Rhode Island
- Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, chemistry, biology, or a related field
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation and standard analytical techniques
- Familiarity with CLIA regulations, GLP standards, or ISO laboratory accreditation requirements
- Proficiency with laboratory information systems and accurate documentation of test results
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established quality control and safety protocols
Laboratory Jobs in Rhode Island: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a laboratory professional in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island requires clinical laboratory personnel to hold certification recognized by the state, typically through the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification or an equivalent credentialing body. Most positions require a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or a closely related discipline. Graduates apply for state recognition through the Rhode Island Department of Health, Division of Health Laboratories, which oversees clinical laboratory personnel standards in the state.
Which companies hire laboratorys in Rhode Island?
Companies currently hiring laboratorys in Rhode Island include Teknor Apex Company, Rhode Island Blood Center, and Care New England Health System, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Rhode Island's concentration of academic medical centers, specialty pharmaceutical firms, and environmental testing companies means hiring is distributed across both Greater Providence and the East Bay corridor.
Which Rhode Island cities have the most laboratory jobs?
Providence, Pawtucket, and Warwick have the most laboratory openings in Rhode Island. Providence dominates because of its density of hospitals, Brown University research facilities, and diagnostic labs, while East Providence and North Kingstown reflect the presence of pharmaceutical manufacturers and environmental testing firms located along the Route 1 and Route 4 industrial corridors.
Are there remote laboratory jobs in Rhode Island?
Yes, but they're rare. Most laboratory work requires physical presence at a bench, instrument, or collection site, making fully remote roles uncommon. About 0% of laboratory openings tied to Rhode Island are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions tend to be in data review, laboratory informatics, regulatory affairs, or quality assurance roles that don't require direct specimen handling.
How can I get hired as a laboratory professional in Rhode Island with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a laboratory assistant or specimen processing technician role, which major Rhode Island employers like Brown University Health and its affiliated hospitals post regularly for candidates still completing or recently finishing their degree. Phlebotomy certification from a Rhode Island-approved program strengthens an application considerably, as does any clinical rotation completed at a Rhode Island facility. Targeting environmental testing labs in North Kingstown for entry field technician positions is another concrete option that requires less prior clinical experience.
Where can I find and apply to laboratory jobs in Rhode Island?
You can find and apply to laboratory jobs in Rhode Island on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search for roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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