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Job Description
Medical Laboratory Technician 2
Inova Fairfax Hospital, Emergency Care Center is looking for a dedicated (generalist) Medical Laboratory Technician 2 to join the team. This is a PRN day shift working every other Sunday. This position Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and more!
Medical Laboratory Technician 2 Job Responsibilities
- Medical Laboratory Technician 2 ensures quality specimens for Laboratory testing by recognizing pre-analytical factors that adversely affect patient results.
- Communicates effectively and work cooperatively with team members to optimize job performance and foster working relationships.
- Demonstrating a knowledge of operational/regulatory standards.
- Operates systems/methodologies in order to produce timely and accurate data for patients, quality control and proficiency testing.
- Participates in professional growth opportunities to enhance personal, team and departmental development by demonstrating operational knowledge and adhering to regulatory standards.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Associate’s degree in science from a college/university recognized by regional or national accreditation agency. Other acceptable forms of education will follow the guidelines of American Society for Clinical Pathology or American Medical Technologists Board certification. For TA + Onboarding: FORMS OF ACCEPTABLE EDU: Associate's degree or 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university with 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in chemistry and 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in biology with the ELIGIBILITY for ASCP Board certification. And one of the following:
- Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science or Accredited Bureau of Health Education Schools accredited Medical Lab Technician program.
- Successful completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the last ten years.
- Or three years of full-time acceptable clinical experience for eligibility for Medical Lab Technician. Board certification ELIGIBILITY can be used as proof that this requirement is met
- Experience: 1 year of experience Successful completion National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science or Accredited Bureau of Health Education Schools accredited Medical Lab Technician program, or a foreign medical laboratory science clinical training program within the 12 months can be used in lieu of 1 year of full time acceptable clinical experience.
- Certification: Certified Medical Lab Technician or Medical Laboratory Technician - Upon start.
About us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Job Description
Medical Laboratory Technician 2
Inova Fairfax Hospital, Emergency Care Center is looking for a dedicated (generalist) Medical Laboratory Technician 2 to join the team. This is a PRN day shift working every other Sunday. This position Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and more!
Medical Laboratory Technician 2 Job Responsibilities
- Medical Laboratory Technician 2 ensures quality specimens for Laboratory testing by recognizing pre-analytical factors that adversely affect patient results.
- Communicates effectively and work cooperatively with team members to optimize job performance and foster working relationships.
- Demonstrating a knowledge of operational/regulatory standards.
- Operates systems/methodologies in order to produce timely and accurate data for patients, quality control and proficiency testing.
- Participates in professional growth opportunities to enhance personal, team and departmental development by demonstrating operational knowledge and adhering to regulatory standards.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Associate’s degree in science from a college/university recognized by regional or national accreditation agency. Other acceptable forms of education will follow the guidelines of American Society for Clinical Pathology or American Medical Technologists Board certification. For TA + Onboarding: FORMS OF ACCEPTABLE EDU: Associate's degree or 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university with 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in chemistry and 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in biology with the ELIGIBILITY for ASCP Board certification. And one of the following:
- Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science or Accredited Bureau of Health Education Schools accredited Medical Lab Technician program.
- Successful completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the last ten years.
- Or three years of full-time acceptable clinical experience for eligibility for Medical Lab Technician. Board certification ELIGIBILITY can be used as proof that this requirement is met
- Experience: 1 year of experience Successful completion National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science or Accredited Bureau of Health Education Schools accredited Medical Lab Technician program, or a foreign medical laboratory science clinical training program within the 12 months can be used in lieu of 1 year of full time acceptable clinical experience.
- Certification: Certified Medical Lab Technician or Medical Laboratory Technician - Upon start.
About us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Who's Hiring
- Eurofins24
- SSM Health13
- ECS Limited13
- CHRISTUS Health13
- Quest Diagnostics13
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- Healthcare & Medical Services192
- Consulting & Professional Services52
- Education46
- Medical Devices30
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals16
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in laboratory technician jobs.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, biology, or a related field
- Proficiency with laboratory instruments such as analyzers, centrifuges, and microscopes
- ASCP certification or eligibility to sit for the exam preferred for clinical roles
- Experience with laboratory information systems and data entry accuracy
- Knowledge of safety protocols including OSHA, GLP, and biohazard procedures
- One to two years of hands-on laboratory experience in a clinical or research setting
Tips for Your Laboratory Technician Job Search
Quantify your methods on your resume
List the specific assays, instruments, and techniques you've used, such as PCR, HPLC, or spectrophotometry, and note the sample volumes or throughput you handled. Hiring managers scan for exact method names, not general phrases like 'laboratory experience.'
Highlight certifications that match the sector
Clinical laboratory roles often require ASCP certification, while environmental positions may ask for state-specific certifications. Tailor the credentials section of your resume to mirror the sector you're targeting before you apply to each opening.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists laboratory technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by your instrument expertise
Search using the specific equipment you're certified to operate, like mass spectrometers or flow cytometers. Openings that list those instruments by name are more likely to match your day-to-day skills, shortening your ramp-up time and strengthening your application.
Prepare for a practical skills assessment
Many laboratory technician interviews include a bench test or a walkthrough of how you'd handle a contaminated sample or an instrument calibration failure. Practice talking through your troubleshooting process out loud before your interview so your reasoning is clear and systematic.
Negotiate shift differentials and on-call terms
Laboratory roles in hospitals and reference labs frequently involve evenings, weekends, or on-call rotations. Ask about shift differential rates and on-call frequency during the offer stage, since these terms can significantly affect your total compensation.
Laboratory Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most laboratory technicians?
The companies hiring the most laboratory technicians right now include Eurofins, SSM Health, and ECS Limited, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hospital systems, reference laboratories, and pharmaceutical manufacturers consistently represent the largest share of open positions.
How many laboratory technician jobs are remote?
About 1% of laboratory technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, a relatively low share compared to most professional roles because hands-on bench work is central to the job. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include laboratory data review, quality assurance documentation, and roles that focus on instrument software analysis rather than direct specimen handling.
How do you become a laboratory technician?
You typically start by completing an associate or bachelor's degree in medical laboratory technology, clinical laboratory science, or a closely related discipline. Many programs include a clinical practicum that gives you documented bench hours, which employers verify. After graduating, pursuing ASCP certification strengthens your application considerably for clinical and hospital roles. Entry-level positions in research or environmental labs often have more flexible degree requirements, making them a practical starting point.
Can you get a laboratory technician job with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level laboratory technician roles exist specifically for candidates with limited professional experience, particularly in reference labs, environmental testing facilities, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Employers in these settings often prioritize your documented coursework, practicum hours, and familiarity with specific instruments over years of paid experience. Volunteering or working as a laboratory aide during school gives you the specimen-handling documentation that entry-level job descriptions frequently require.
What does the laboratory technician interview process look like?
Most laboratory technician interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your educational background and instrument experience. A technical interview or in-person bench assessment typically follows, where you may be asked to walk through how you'd handle a quality control failure, a contaminated sample, or an instrument error. Final rounds often include a department tour and a conversation with the laboratory director or supervisor about shift expectations and team protocols.
Where can I find and apply to laboratory technician jobs?
You can find and apply to laboratory technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your credentials, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to each listing.
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