Entry Level Laboratory Specialist Jobs
New grad laboratory specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or coursework in a lab setting can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Distribution & Wholesale, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, with employers like Cardinal Health, OhioHealth, and Cone Health hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Cardinal Health’s Global Medical Products and Distribution (“GMPD”) segment focuses on U.S. and International Products and Distribution businesses. We offer industry expertise and an expanding portfolio of safe, effective medical products that improve quality, manage costs and reduce complexity. With our trusted regulatory experience, insights, and infrastructure, we help manufacture and source medical products that meet the demand for value-driven, comprehensive healthcare solutions.
Job Summary:
As diagnostic testing continues to advance, Cardinal Health Clinical Laboratory Products and Services is evolving to support the needs of hospital labs, reference labs, government labs and labs in non-acute care settings. Our commitment to supply chain resiliency enables us to navigate global supply challenges to deliver the products where and when our customers need them.
The Lab Diagnostic Sales Specialist is responsible for managing the sales process of capital equipment in the clinical laboratory to include lead generation, financial modeling, working closely with our manufacturer partners to close system sales in chemistry, immunology, histology, microbiology, hematology, and molecular diagnostics within assigned region territory.
Territory: Ohio, West Virginia, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee
Responsibilities:
- Identify and qualify new sales opportunities and develop plans for introducing new solutions through collaborative relationships with manufacturers and Lab Product Representatives.
- Execute on business opportunities and maintain a robust pipeline across the diagnostic instrumentation portfolio.
- Manage the end-end sales process of capital equipment in the clinical laboratory to include lead generation, financial modeling, working closely with our manufacturer partners to close system sales in chemistry, immunology, histology, microbiology, hematology, and molecular diagnostics within assigned region.
- Effectively provide competitive differentiation and value to the overall customer solution. Provide in-depth technical expertise.
- Assist customers in achieving defined business and technical goals. These responsibilities will include pre & post analysis review.
- Deliver tailored presentations specific to customer needs incorporating the outcome data from the various process analysis. Conduct system demonstrations & presentations where applicable, Road Shows, Site Visits, etc.
- Applies knowledge of the customer’s business and laboratory instrumentation portfolio to present solutions that improve lab workflow efficiency, test accuracy and patient outcomes.
- Effectively negotiates and collaborates with the customer, supplier partners and internal constituents to influence support for mutually beneficial outcomes and achieve consensus.
- Build and sustain relationships founded on trust with internal and external customers and ensures customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Complete all administrative tasks & training including expense reports, pipeline, maintain accurate SFDC records, market feedback, etc.
- Attend and participate in sales meetings, training programs, conventions, and trade shows as directed.
- Meet and maintain the requirements of all key vendor credentialing entities.
- Maintain knowledge of the current industry / competitive landscape including, GPOs, healthcare economics, reimbursement, competitors and competitive products etc.
- Travel within assigned region. Maintain active, in-person presence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience preferred
- Sales Experience in Laboratory industry, selling capital equipment or laboratory equipment into hospitals and reference laboratories strongly preferred
- Functional understanding of Laboratory workflow and process
- Experience working in complex sales environments with demonstrated success
- Successful negotiation, strategic planning, and organizational skills
- Strong ability to multi-task and manage the sales process with many competing priorities
- Entrepreneurial spirit, strong business acumen, and a desire to conquer complex sales processes
- Strong communication & listening skills
- Ability to travel up to 75% of the time
- A valid driver's license issued in one of the 50 States with a clean driving record
- Experience working with Microsoft applications (excel) and aptitude to use various business tools (i.e. salesforce).
- Customer/vendor credentialing is required (this may include vaccinations). More details will be provided if you are selected for an interview.
Anticipated pay range: $134,500 - $164,300 (includes targeted variable pay)
Bonus eligible: Yes
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 11/30/2026 if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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INTRODUCTION
Cardinal Health’s Global Medical Products and Distribution (“GMPD”) segment focuses on U.S. and International Products and Distribution businesses. We offer industry expertise and an expanding portfolio of safe, effective medical products that improve quality, manage costs and reduce complexity. With our trusted regulatory experience, insights, and infrastructure, we help manufacture and source medical products that meet the demand for value-driven, comprehensive healthcare solutions.
Job Summary:
As diagnostic testing continues to advance, Cardinal Health Clinical Laboratory Products and Services is evolving to support the needs of hospital labs, reference labs, government labs and labs in non-acute care settings. Our commitment to supply chain resiliency enables us to navigate global supply challenges to deliver the products where and when our customers need them.
The Lab Diagnostic Sales Specialist is responsible for managing the sales process of capital equipment in the clinical laboratory to include lead generation, financial modeling, working closely with our manufacturer partners to close system sales in chemistry, immunology, histology, microbiology, hematology, and molecular diagnostics within assigned region territory.
Territory: Ohio, West Virginia, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee
Responsibilities:
- Identify and qualify new sales opportunities and develop plans for introducing new solutions through collaborative relationships with manufacturers and Lab Product Representatives.
- Execute on business opportunities and maintain a robust pipeline across the diagnostic instrumentation portfolio.
- Manage the end-end sales process of capital equipment in the clinical laboratory to include lead generation, financial modeling, working closely with our manufacturer partners to close system sales in chemistry, immunology, histology, microbiology, hematology, and molecular diagnostics within assigned region.
- Effectively provide competitive differentiation and value to the overall customer solution. Provide in-depth technical expertise.
- Assist customers in achieving defined business and technical goals. These responsibilities will include pre & post analysis review.
- Deliver tailored presentations specific to customer needs incorporating the outcome data from the various process analysis. Conduct system demonstrations & presentations where applicable, Road Shows, Site Visits, etc.
- Applies knowledge of the customer’s business and laboratory instrumentation portfolio to present solutions that improve lab workflow efficiency, test accuracy and patient outcomes.
- Effectively negotiates and collaborates with the customer, supplier partners and internal constituents to influence support for mutually beneficial outcomes and achieve consensus.
- Build and sustain relationships founded on trust with internal and external customers and ensures customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Complete all administrative tasks & training including expense reports, pipeline, maintain accurate SFDC records, market feedback, etc.
- Attend and participate in sales meetings, training programs, conventions, and trade shows as directed.
- Meet and maintain the requirements of all key vendor credentialing entities.
- Maintain knowledge of the current industry / competitive landscape including, GPOs, healthcare economics, reimbursement, competitors and competitive products etc.
- Travel within assigned region. Maintain active, in-person presence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience preferred
- Sales Experience in Laboratory industry, selling capital equipment or laboratory equipment into hospitals and reference laboratories strongly preferred
- Functional understanding of Laboratory workflow and process
- Experience working in complex sales environments with demonstrated success
- Successful negotiation, strategic planning, and organizational skills
- Strong ability to multi-task and manage the sales process with many competing priorities
- Entrepreneurial spirit, strong business acumen, and a desire to conquer complex sales processes
- Strong communication & listening skills
- Ability to travel up to 75% of the time
- A valid driver's license issued in one of the 50 States with a clean driving record
- Experience working with Microsoft applications (excel) and aptitude to use various business tools (i.e. salesforce).
- Customer/vendor credentialing is required (this may include vaccinations). More details will be provided if you are selected for an interview.
Anticipated pay range: $134,500 - $164,300 (includes targeted variable pay)
Bonus eligible: Yes
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 11/30/2026 if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
To read and review this privacy notice click here
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Entry Level Laboratory Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level laboratory specialist job?
Focus on hands-on experience: undergraduate lab coursework, internships, co-ops, or volunteer research all count. Employers at this level look for familiarity with standard lab equipment, attention to detail, and basic data recording skills. A strong academic transcript in a science-related field gives you a real edge, and tailoring your resume to highlight specific techniques, such as sample preparation or quality control, helps you stand out.
Which companies hire entry level laboratory specialists?
Companies hiring entry level laboratory specialists right now include Cardinal Health, OhioHealth, and Cone Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, hiring tends to come from hospitals and clinical labs, pharmaceutical manufacturers, environmental testing firms, and contract research organizations, all of which regularly onboard candidates new to the field.
Are there remote entry level laboratory specialist jobs?
Yes, though most laboratory specialist work is hands-on and on-site. About 0% of entry level laboratory specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve data entry, results reporting, or regulatory documentation rather than bench work. If flexibility matters to you, filtering for hybrid postings is worth doing alongside your on-site search.
Are these new grad laboratory specialist jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior laboratory specialist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or coursework in place of full-time history, or mentions a portfolio of lab projects. Look for language like "entry level," "no experience required," or "will train" as reliable signals that a new grad can apply with confidence.
Which industries hire the most entry level laboratory specialists?
Entry Level laboratory specialist roles concentrate in Distribution & Wholesale, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they have ongoing needs for sample analysis, quality assurance, and compliance testing, functions that are well-suited to candidates building foundational skills early in their careers.