Laboratory Technician Jobs in Massachusetts
Laboratory Technician jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the country, concentrated in pharmaceutical manufacturing, clinical diagnostics, biotechnology research, and academic medical centers, with openings at every level from entry-level lab assistant through senior technician and lead roles. The heaviest hiring is in and around Boston, Worcester, and Cambridge, where anchor employers such as Mass General Brigham, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and MilliporeSigma maintain large, ongoing laboratory operations. The most in-demand specialties are clinical chemistry, microbiology, and quality control for biopharma. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Westaff is hiring a Laboratory Technician in Lewiston, ME
Benefits to our Westaff Associates:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Savings Plan
- FREE online training
- WEEKLY PAY
Job Overview: The Laboratory Technician evaluates ingredients and finished products to ensure both meet specifications. Additionally, performs quality audits and provides feedback to frontline team members on quality results and performance. Participates in and leads problem solving activities.
Priorities of the Laboratory Technician:
- This project is focused on US TTB compliance at manufacturing facilities.
- Exceeding expectations across all customer segments, including external and internal customers. Needs in all areas are anticipated and requests and complaints are addressed as much as possible to the satisfaction of all customers.
- An ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once. All are evaluated in the light of their efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility.
- PDS system design and implementation to include active PDS evaluation for each team member with regular feedback sessions between team member and manager, overall grid rating for each team member, 360 degree feedback program. Identify the #1 Skill to be developed by each team member.
- Continuous communication and reinforcement of company culture. Team Member assessment of culture monitored on regular basis via Culture Survey and limited use of Best Places to Work surveys. Tangible results in improvement of culture scores based on survey feedback.
Qualifications
MUST
- Ability to communicate with all levels of an organization
- At least 21 years of age
- Chemistry or related degree
- Excellent oral & written communication skills
- Working knowledge of ms office products (word, excel and outlook)
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- 2 year degree required
PREFERRED
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience in alcohol beverage industry
Experience:
MUST
- 1-3 years lab/qc or related experience
Physical Requirements
- Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Strong communication skills
- Distinguish flavors through taste and smell
- Ability to work in fumes or airborne particles conditions
- Ability to identify and distinguish colors
- Noise level at work station is moderate (business office with computer printers)
- Ability to work 8 hour shift
- Ability to work overtime if necessary
- Ability to read and write
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- In-person job attendance
Westaff is hiring a Laboratory Technician in Lewiston, ME
Benefits to our Westaff Associates:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Savings Plan
- FREE online training
- WEEKLY PAY
Job Overview: The Laboratory Technician evaluates ingredients and finished products to ensure both meet specifications. Additionally, performs quality audits and provides feedback to frontline team members on quality results and performance. Participates in and leads problem solving activities.
Priorities of the Laboratory Technician:
- This project is focused on US TTB compliance at manufacturing facilities.
- Exceeding expectations across all customer segments, including external and internal customers. Needs in all areas are anticipated and requests and complaints are addressed as much as possible to the satisfaction of all customers.
- An ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once. All are evaluated in the light of their efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility.
- PDS system design and implementation to include active PDS evaluation for each team member with regular feedback sessions between team member and manager, overall grid rating for each team member, 360 degree feedback program. Identify the #1 Skill to be developed by each team member.
- Continuous communication and reinforcement of company culture. Team Member assessment of culture monitored on regular basis via Culture Survey and limited use of Best Places to Work surveys. Tangible results in improvement of culture scores based on survey feedback.
Qualifications
MUST
- Ability to communicate with all levels of an organization
- At least 21 years of age
- Chemistry or related degree
- Excellent oral & written communication skills
- Working knowledge of ms office products (word, excel and outlook)
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- 2 year degree required
PREFERRED
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience in alcohol beverage industry
Experience:
MUST
- 1-3 years lab/qc or related experience
Physical Requirements
- Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Strong communication skills
- Distinguish flavors through taste and smell
- Ability to work in fumes or airborne particles conditions
- Ability to identify and distinguish colors
- Noise level at work station is moderate (business office with computer printers)
- Ability to work 8 hour shift
- Ability to work overtime if necessary
- Ability to read and write
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- In-person job attendance
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in laboratory technician jobs across Massachusetts.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, biology, or chemistry
- ASCP Board of Certification or equivalent clinical laboratory certification preferred
- Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation such as analyzers and centrifuges
- Proficiency in laboratory information systems and accurate specimen documentation
- Strong attention to detail and adherence to CAP or CLIA quality and safety standards
- Ability to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, or on-call hours
Laboratory Technician Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a laboratory technician in Massachusetts?
Most laboratory technician roles in Massachusetts require at minimum an associate degree in medical laboratory technology or a closely related science. Clinical laboratory positions in hospitals and diagnostic centers typically require ASCP Board of Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician or equivalent. Massachusetts does not maintain its own separate state licensure for laboratory personnel, so employers rely on national certification as the credential standard when evaluating candidates.
How much do laboratory technicians make in Massachusetts?
Laboratory technicians in Massachusetts earn a median of about $62,070 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $49,880 for the lowest 10% to over $94,760 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire laboratory technicians in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring laboratory technicians in Massachusetts right now include BostonGene, IDEXX Laboratories, and Cape Cod Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's deep concentration of biopharma manufacturers, academic medical systems, and contract research organizations means consistent laboratory technician demand across both the Greater Boston corridor and the Worcester region year-round.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most laboratory technician jobs?
The cities with the most laboratory technician openings in Massachusetts are Boston, Waltham, and Cambridge. Boston and Cambridge drive the largest share of listings because of the dense cluster of teaching hospitals, biotechnology campuses, and pharmaceutical headquarters anchored in those metros, while Worcester's strong academic medical center and life sciences presence accounts for meaningful hiring activity outside Greater Boston.
Are there remote laboratory technician jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of laboratory technician openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects how hands-on the role is by nature. The portions of the work most likely to be done off-site are data entry, results review, and reporting functions rather than specimen handling or instrument operation, which require physical presence in the lab.
How can I get hired as a laboratory technician in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a laboratory assistant or phlebotomy technician role at a large Massachusetts hospital system such as Mass General Brigham or Beth Israel Lahey Health, both of which hire candidates without full technician credentials and provide on-the-job training. Completing an accredited MLT associate program at a Massachusetts community college strengthens any application significantly. Earning an ASCP Student Technician certification before graduation gives candidates a measurable edge over other new applicants in a competitive market.
Where can I find and apply to laboratory technician jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to laboratory technician jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your credentials and experience level, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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