Laboratory Scientist Jobs
Laboratory Scientist jobs are open across clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical research, biotech, environmental testing, and academic institutions, from entry-level bench positions to senior and principal scientist roles, with specializations in molecular biology, clinical chemistry, and quality control. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Location:
Worker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$29.25 - $44.00
Position Highlights:
Day shift: 8 hrs during 4:30am- 6:00pm, M-F, Occas wknd/hol/call; 72hrs/2wks
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests, procedures and related duties. Utilizes scientific principles as well as technical, procedural, and problem-solving aptitudes for day-to-day laboratory technical operations, quality control, quality assurance, procedure/instrument maintenance and corrective action, test result correlation, and clinical laboratory related continuing education.
What you will do
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of laboratory instrumentation or disciplines including but not limited to: supply inventory, quality control, calibration, reagent preparation, etc. Initiates and follows through with corrective action.
- Accurately performs basic to complex clinical laboratory tests utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment in addition to established protocol, techniques and equipment manuals.
- Assumes responsibility for distinguishing between normal and abnormal clinical laboratory parameters and takes actions to assure all abnormals are rechecked. Alerts appropriate staff for abnormal results and documents these actions.
- Communicates laboratory data and pertinent technical information to appropriate departments and individuals in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Critiques, correlates and differentiates results of tests utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment in addition to established protocol, techniques and equipment manuals.
- Participates with development of protocols, lab manuals, new instrumentation, lab CQI or other laboratory developmental activities.
- Provides technical guidance to and be primary resource for various team members. Responsible for training new employees or co-workers on new equipment/procedures as applicable.
- Provides instructions on proper pre-analytical specimen collection, specimen handling, and storage guidelines for various body fluids and/or may collect specimens as necessary.
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- Bachelor's Transcript showing Medical or clinical Laboratory Scientist degree, or a related chemical, physical or biological degree or
- Bachelor's Transcript showing Medical Technology degree
- MLS - American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 1 Year or
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 1 Year
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits You Need & Then Some:
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
- PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
Online Privacy Policy:
At Avera, we are committed to protecting your online privacy. For more information, please visit https://www.avera.org/legal-notices/online-privacy-policy/
Location:
Worker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$29.25 - $44.00
Position Highlights:
Day shift: 8 hrs during 4:30am- 6:00pm, M-F, Occas wknd/hol/call; 72hrs/2wks
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests, procedures and related duties. Utilizes scientific principles as well as technical, procedural, and problem-solving aptitudes for day-to-day laboratory technical operations, quality control, quality assurance, procedure/instrument maintenance and corrective action, test result correlation, and clinical laboratory related continuing education.
What you will do
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of laboratory instrumentation or disciplines including but not limited to: supply inventory, quality control, calibration, reagent preparation, etc. Initiates and follows through with corrective action.
- Accurately performs basic to complex clinical laboratory tests utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment in addition to established protocol, techniques and equipment manuals.
- Assumes responsibility for distinguishing between normal and abnormal clinical laboratory parameters and takes actions to assure all abnormals are rechecked. Alerts appropriate staff for abnormal results and documents these actions.
- Communicates laboratory data and pertinent technical information to appropriate departments and individuals in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Critiques, correlates and differentiates results of tests utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment in addition to established protocol, techniques and equipment manuals.
- Participates with development of protocols, lab manuals, new instrumentation, lab CQI or other laboratory developmental activities.
- Provides technical guidance to and be primary resource for various team members. Responsible for training new employees or co-workers on new equipment/procedures as applicable.
- Provides instructions on proper pre-analytical specimen collection, specimen handling, and storage guidelines for various body fluids and/or may collect specimens as necessary.
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- Bachelor's Transcript showing Medical or clinical Laboratory Scientist degree, or a related chemical, physical or biological degree or
- Bachelor's Transcript showing Medical Technology degree
- MLS - American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 1 Year or
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 1 Year
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits You Need & Then Some:
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
- PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
Online Privacy Policy:
At Avera, we are committed to protecting your online privacy. For more information, please visit https://www.avera.org/legal-notices/online-privacy-policy/
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Who's Hiring
- Quest Diagnostics113
- US Department of Veterans Affairs25
- CommonSpirit Health23
- Sutter Health19
- BayCare Health System15
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services122
- Education3
- Science & Research2
- Medical Devices1
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in laboratory scientist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, biology, chemistry, or a related field
- ASCP, AMT, or equivalent clinical laboratory certification preferred or required
- Proficiency with laboratory instrumentation such as automated analyzers, PCR platforms, or mass spectrometers
- Hands-on experience with specimen processing, assay development, or quality control procedures
- Familiarity with CLIA, CAP, FDA, or other applicable regulatory and accreditation standards
- Strong documentation skills and experience working within laboratory information systems
Tips for Your Laboratory Scientist Job Search
Tailor your resume to each specialty
Generic lab resumes lose hiring managers fast. Lead with the instruments and assay types you've actually run, whether that's PCR, flow cytometry, or HPLC, and match the terminology in each job posting exactly so your application clears automated screening.
List every relevant certification clearly
Certifications like MLS(ASCP) or CLSpB carry real weight in clinical lab hiring. Put them directly below your name, not buried in a skills section, so recruiters scanning dozens of resumes see them before they reach your work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists laboratory scientist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by accreditation type
Hospital-based labs and independent reference labs have different regulatory environments, CAP versus CLIA focus points, and shift expectations. Reading for those signals in a posting helps you pitch your background against what the specific lab environment actually requires.
Prepare a bench-skills walkthrough for interviews
Lab interviews frequently include a technical discussion or a practical component. Practice narrating a complex procedure you've performed end-to-end, covering troubleshooting steps you took when results were out of range, so your answers show hands-on judgment and not just protocol recall.
Negotiate start date around any licensure timeline
Some states require a clinical laboratory scientist license before you can work independently. If you're waiting on a state board decision, raise this proactively during the offer conversation and confirm whether the employer can hold the role or structure a supervised start date.
Laboratory Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most laboratory scientists?
The companies hiring the most laboratory scientists right now include Quest Diagnostics, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and CommonSpirit Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at reference laboratories, hospital networks, and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
How many laboratory scientist jobs are remote?
About 10% of laboratory scientist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most bench roles. Remote opportunities are most common in areas like data review, laboratory consulting, regulatory affairs, and research coordination positions that don't require physical specimen handling.
How do you become a laboratory scientist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or a closely related field like biochemistry or microbiology. Complete an accredited clinical training program, which is typically integrated into your degree or pursued as a separate internship. Sit for a national certification exam from ASCP or AMT, then apply for any state licensure your target state requires before practicing independently.
How do you get hired as a laboratory scientist with little or no experience?
Focus on positions titled lab assistant, lab technician, or specimen processor, which serve as entry points into clinical and research settings without requiring full certification. Emphasize any college coursework, clinical rotations, or externship hours on your resume. Smaller reference labs and community hospitals are more likely to train candidates who show strong foundational skills and a completed or in-progress certification.
What does the laboratory scientist interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen focused on your certification status, shift availability, and specific instrument experience. A hiring manager or lab director then conducts a technical interview covering methodology, troubleshooting scenarios, and quality control interpretation. Some employers include a brief practical or written competency assessment before extending an offer, particularly for clinical laboratory roles in regulated settings.
Where can I find and apply to laboratory scientist jobs?
You can find and apply to laboratory scientist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings, find roles that fit your credentials and specialty, and apply directly to each one that matches your experience.
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