Entry Level Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist Jobs
New grad lead medical laboratory scientist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on laboratory training can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Medical Devices, with employers like Quest Diagnostics, UPMC, and Essentia Health hiring at this level now.
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Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Natick, MA Monday - Friday 7:30AM to 6:00 PM, with rotational weekend
Department: RRL (Rapid Response Lab) Operations
Are you intrigued by the science of the human body? Curious about state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation? Looking to join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services? Quest Diagnostics is now recruiting for technologist positions ranging from entry level to experienced, with a wide range of benefits and training!
Pay range: $34.45 - $37.78 / hour
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
- Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
- healthyMINDS mental health program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
- FinFit financial coaching and services
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
- and so much more!
While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
Job Responsibilities:
Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.- Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
- Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
- Review and release test results.
- Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
- Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Education:
BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493
Work Experience:
1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Natick, MA Monday - Friday 7:30AM to 6:00 PM, with rotational weekend
Department: RRL (Rapid Response Lab) Operations
Are you intrigued by the science of the human body? Curious about state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation? Looking to join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services? Quest Diagnostics is now recruiting for technologist positions ranging from entry level to experienced, with a wide range of benefits and training!
Pay range: $34.45 - $37.78 / hour
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
- Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
- healthyMINDS mental health program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
- FinFit financial coaching and services
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
- and so much more!
While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
Job Responsibilities:
Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.- Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
- Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
- Review and release test results.
- Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
- Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Education:
BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493
Work Experience:
1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
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Entry Level Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level lead medical laboratory scientist job?
Start by ensuring your ASCP or AMT certification is current, since most employers treat it as a baseline requirement even for entry level roles. Highlight any clinical rotations, externships, or lab practicum work prominently on your resume. Familiarity with common laboratory information systems and a demonstrated ability to follow quality control protocols gives new candidates a real edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level lead medical laboratory scientists?
Companies hiring entry level lead medical laboratory scientists right now include Quest Diagnostics, UPMC, and Essentia Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from hospital systems, regional reference laboratories, and outpatient diagnostic centers that build their senior bench by developing candidates from the ground up.
Are there remote entry level lead medical laboratory scientist jobs?
Yes, though the majority of laboratory roles require on-site presence. About 0% of entry level lead medical laboratory scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve laboratory information management, quality assurance review, or compliance work rather than hands-on specimen analysis.
Are these new grad lead medical laboratory scientist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts clinical rotations or internships toward its requirements, or accepts a strong portfolio of practicum work in place of full-time tenure. Look for language like 'new graduates encouraged to apply' or 'training provided' as clear signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level lead medical laboratory scientists?
Entry Level lead medical laboratory scientist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Medical Devices, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain high specimen volumes, require consistent staffing pipelines, and invest in developing new graduates into specialized or supervisory laboratory roles over time.