Laboratory Technician Jobs in Maryland
Laboratory Technician jobs in Maryland are in strong demand, concentrated across clinical and diagnostic labs, biotech research, public health agencies, and pharmaceutical testing facilities that have long anchored the state's life sciences economy. The heaviest hiring is in and around Baltimore, Bethesda, and Rockville, where employers like Johns Hopkins Medicine, the National Institutes of Health, and LabCorp maintain substantial laboratory operations. The most consistently sought specialties include clinical chemistry, microbiology, and molecular diagnostics. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Global Solutions Network (GSN), a federal government contracting firm, presents this full time, long-term position supporting GSN's customer at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This position provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
If interested, please provide an up-to-date resume.
Scope.
This contract position provides essential laboratory and research support to the NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program (NIHUDP) funded by several Intramural Research Programs of the National Institutes of Health. The NIHUDP serves patient with rare, chronic and undiagnosed conditions who have exhausted standard clinical options. The primary objective of the position is to provide research support to NHGRI clinicians and scientists by performing a variety of assignments involving the application and support of the performance of a full range of cell biology-related laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques associated with NIH biomedical research environment.
Responsibilities.
- Follow established procedures and protocols; utilize aseptic technique to perform experiments.
- Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Perform routine analysis and tests on specimens in the laboratory.
- Work with staff on processing specimens for embedding according to protocols.
- Process and organize multiple samples simultaneously.
- Work with a variety of routine and specialized laboratory instruments and equipment in the laboratory.
- Ensure that all specimens and equipment necessary for experiments are available and in good order.
- Prepare specimens and equipment for use in the laboratory.
- Perform processing, description and analysis of specimens.
- Store new samples, update database, retrieve samples with proper authorization.
- Upkeep sample and database inventory; monitor overall sample inventory.
- Retrieve, catalog and process samples including but not limited to blood and tumor tissue.
- Perform quality control procedures necessary to ensure the accuracy of each test system, sample processing, storage and inventory of samples.
- Maintain inventory system and sample storage according to outlined guidelines.
- Ensure that policies and procedures regarding sample retrieval and use are followed.
- Perform processing, description and analysis of samples.
- Work with staff to implement storage and distribution of biological samples for future scientific research.
- Collect and enter research data into laboratory notebooks and databases.
- Maintain and update laboratory notebooks and databases; and enter experimental data into spreadsheet and conduct statistical analysis.
- Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory logs and databases.
- Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for maximum efficiency in the laboratory.
- Ensure that adequate clean inventory is available for immediate usage.
- Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.
- Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Manage the laboratory logistics and supply flow by tracking the consumption of laboratory materials.
- Plan and organize requests for basic and extraordinary laboratory needs for supplies and consumables.
- Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for maximum efficiency in the laboratory.
- Inventory laboratory supplies and equipment, make recommendations and prepare purchase requests.
- Perform laboratory maintenance tasks, including scheduling liquid waste container pickup.
- Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.
- Collect, analyze and interpret data; prepare summaries and reports based on results and findings.
- Coordinate general laboratory maintenance, including equipment upkeep and calibration.
- Provide technical help and expertise to lab members.
- Evaluate new types of experimental approaches/analyses and recommend changes to protocols.
Qualifications.
- Bachelor's degree in Genetics or other related field.
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, MS Word, and Outlook
-
Demonstrated ability to:
- Package and send patient samples to outside clinical laboratory vendors with completed requisitions for clinical testing.
- Prepare, send andreceive Remote Kits for blood draws on Undiagnosed Diseases Program
- Maintain database entries for status of outside patient testing and tracking of specimens and overnight shipping requests.
- Provide necessary supplies and blood tubes for UDP and NHGRI patients and family members to clinical teams during the admission visit
- Participate in the development of laboratory standard operating procedures for sample handling and shipping
- Maintaining Stock Solutions
Benefits.
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401K/Profit Sharing Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare & Dependent Care)
- Pretax Parking & Transportation Plan
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Professional Development/Education
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee Discount Program
- Merit Bonuses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Travel Assistance Program
Global Solutions Network, Inc. (GSN) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the GSN to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected US veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Global Solutions Network (GSN), a federal government contracting firm, presents this full time, long-term position supporting GSN's customer at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This position provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
If interested, please provide an up-to-date resume.
Scope.
This contract position provides essential laboratory and research support to the NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program (NIHUDP) funded by several Intramural Research Programs of the National Institutes of Health. The NIHUDP serves patient with rare, chronic and undiagnosed conditions who have exhausted standard clinical options. The primary objective of the position is to provide research support to NHGRI clinicians and scientists by performing a variety of assignments involving the application and support of the performance of a full range of cell biology-related laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques associated with NIH biomedical research environment.
Responsibilities.
- Follow established procedures and protocols; utilize aseptic technique to perform experiments.
- Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Perform routine analysis and tests on specimens in the laboratory.
- Work with staff on processing specimens for embedding according to protocols.
- Process and organize multiple samples simultaneously.
- Work with a variety of routine and specialized laboratory instruments and equipment in the laboratory.
- Ensure that all specimens and equipment necessary for experiments are available and in good order.
- Prepare specimens and equipment for use in the laboratory.
- Perform processing, description and analysis of specimens.
- Store new samples, update database, retrieve samples with proper authorization.
- Upkeep sample and database inventory; monitor overall sample inventory.
- Retrieve, catalog and process samples including but not limited to blood and tumor tissue.
- Perform quality control procedures necessary to ensure the accuracy of each test system, sample processing, storage and inventory of samples.
- Maintain inventory system and sample storage according to outlined guidelines.
- Ensure that policies and procedures regarding sample retrieval and use are followed.
- Perform processing, description and analysis of samples.
- Work with staff to implement storage and distribution of biological samples for future scientific research.
- Collect and enter research data into laboratory notebooks and databases.
- Maintain and update laboratory notebooks and databases; and enter experimental data into spreadsheet and conduct statistical analysis.
- Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory logs and databases.
- Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for maximum efficiency in the laboratory.
- Ensure that adequate clean inventory is available for immediate usage.
- Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.
- Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Manage the laboratory logistics and supply flow by tracking the consumption of laboratory materials.
- Plan and organize requests for basic and extraordinary laboratory needs for supplies and consumables.
- Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for maximum efficiency in the laboratory.
- Inventory laboratory supplies and equipment, make recommendations and prepare purchase requests.
- Perform laboratory maintenance tasks, including scheduling liquid waste container pickup.
- Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.
- Collect, analyze and interpret data; prepare summaries and reports based on results and findings.
- Coordinate general laboratory maintenance, including equipment upkeep and calibration.
- Provide technical help and expertise to lab members.
- Evaluate new types of experimental approaches/analyses and recommend changes to protocols.
Qualifications.
- Bachelor's degree in Genetics or other related field.
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, MS Word, and Outlook
-
Demonstrated ability to:
- Package and send patient samples to outside clinical laboratory vendors with completed requisitions for clinical testing.
- Prepare, send andreceive Remote Kits for blood draws on Undiagnosed Diseases Program
- Maintain database entries for status of outside patient testing and tracking of specimens and overnight shipping requests.
- Provide necessary supplies and blood tubes for UDP and NHGRI patients and family members to clinical teams during the admission visit
- Participate in the development of laboratory standard operating procedures for sample handling and shipping
- Maintaining Stock Solutions
Benefits.
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401K/Profit Sharing Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare & Dependent Care)
- Pretax Parking & Transportation Plan
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Professional Development/Education
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee Discount Program
- Merit Bonuses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Travel Assistance Program
Global Solutions Network, Inc. (GSN) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the GSN to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected US veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
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What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in laboratory technician jobs across Maryland.
- ASCP Board of Certification as Medical Laboratory Technician or equivalent recognized credential
- Associate degree in clinical laboratory science or closely related field required
- Proficiency with laboratory information systems and standard diagnostic instrumentation
- Experience processing and analyzing biological specimens under established safety protocols
- Knowledge of CLIA regulations, quality control procedures, and chain-of-custody documentation
- Ability to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holiday coverage
Laboratory Technician Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a laboratory technician in Maryland?
Most Maryland employers require a Medical Laboratory Technician certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification, which you earn after completing an accredited associate degree program in clinical laboratory science or a related discipline. Maryland does not issue a separate state laboratory technician license, so the ASCP MLT or an equivalent nationally recognized credential is the standard hiring threshold. Some hospital systems and public health labs also accept candidates actively sitting for the exam while completing a clinical training rotation.
How much do laboratory technicians make in Maryland?
Laboratory technicians in Maryland earn a median of about $52,900 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $41,270 for the lowest 10% to over $82,280 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire laboratory technicians in Maryland?
Employers hiring laboratory technicians in Maryland right now include Johns Hopkins University, Axle, and MedStar Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Maryland's dense concentration of academic medical centers, federally funded research institutions, and commercial reference labs makes it one of the more consistently active states for laboratory hiring.
Which Maryland cities have the most laboratory technician jobs?
Bethesda, Baltimore, and Frederick account for the largest share of laboratory technician openings in Maryland. Baltimore drives the most volume through its major hospital systems and university medical campuses, while Bethesda and Rockville draw significant demand from the federally affiliated research corridor anchored by the National Institutes of Health and the large biotech and pharmaceutical firms clustered along the I-270 life sciences corridor.
Are there remote laboratory technician jobs in Maryland?
Yes, but they're rare. Laboratory technician work is inherently hands-on, requiring physical access to specimens, instruments, and regulated lab environments, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 17% of laboratory technician openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles tend to involve data review, laboratory information system support, or quality assurance functions rather than direct specimen processing.
How can I get hired as a laboratory technician in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a phlebotomy, lab assistant, or specimen processing position at a Maryland hospital or reference lab, which provides hands-on exposure and a route to MLT roles once you complete your associate degree and certification. Johns Hopkins Health System and University of Maryland Medical System both hire entry-level lab support staff and offer environments where new graduates can complete clinical hours. Earning your ASCP MLT credential, even as a candidate, meaningfully strengthens your application over unlicensed competition.
Where can I find and apply to laboratory technician jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to laboratory technician jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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