Entry Level Medical Laboratory Scientist Jobs
New grad medical laboratory scientist jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on clinical rotations can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, 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 Medical Laboratory Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level medical laboratory scientist job?
Start by completing an accredited clinical laboratory science program and securing your MLS(ASCP) certification, which most entry level postings require. Hiring managers at this stage look for clinical rotation experience, familiarity with laboratory information systems, and proficiency in standard specimen processing. Applying to hospital systems, reference labs, and public health labs that explicitly welcome new graduates gives you the strongest starting point.
Which companies hire entry level medical laboratory scientists?
Companies hiring entry level 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 is driven by hospital networks, national reference laboratories, and outpatient diagnostic centers that routinely onboard recent graduates through structured training programs.
Are there remote entry level medical laboratory scientist jobs?
Yes, though most laboratory roles require on-site work given the hands-on nature of specimen testing. About 0% of entry level medical laboratory scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve lab informatics, data review, or quality assurance functions rather than direct bench work.
Are these new grad medical laboratory scientist jobs?
Yes. These listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior medical laboratory scientist roles that welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience. A new-grad-friendly posting typically lists internship or clinical rotation experience as acceptable in place of full-time work history, and some explicitly invite applications from candidates still completing their certification.
Which industries hire the most entry level medical laboratory scientists?
Entry Level medical laboratory scientist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors generate consistent demand at the entry level because they maintain high-volume testing workflows and rely on a steady pipeline of newly certified graduates to staff their laboratory teams.