Medical Laboratory Scientist Jobs in Georgia
Medical laboratory scientist jobs in Georgia are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in hospital systems, reference laboratories, and public health agencies, with openings at every level from entry-level generalists through senior specialists and lead scientists. Atlanta, Augusta, and Savannah are the primary hiring metros, anchored by major employers such as Emory Healthcare, Wellstar Health System, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The most sought-after specialties in Georgia are clinical chemistry, microbiology, and blood banking. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Tucker, GA, Monday to Friday, 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM
$10,000 sign on bonus for eligible external candidate
Relocation assistance will be considered
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: $30.00+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.
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.
MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist
Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Tucker, GA, Monday to Friday, 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM
$10,000 sign on bonus for eligible external candidate
Relocation assistance will be considered
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: $30.00+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.
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.
MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist
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What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical laboratory scientist jobs across Georgia.
- Active certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist from ASCP or AMT recognized in Georgia
- Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or a related biological science
- Proficiency operating and troubleshooting automated laboratory analyzers and instrumentation
- Experience performing high-complexity testing under CLIA-regulated laboratory conditions
- Knowledge of quality control procedures, proficiency testing, and regulatory compliance requirements
- Ability to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays in a hospital setting
Medical Laboratory Scientist Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical laboratory scientist in Georgia?
You become a medical laboratory scientist in Georgia by earning a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or a closely related life science field, completing an accredited clinical training program, and obtaining national certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification or the American Medical Technologists. Georgia does not require a separate state license, so ASCP or AMT certification is the credential Georgia employers consistently require for hire and credentialing privileges.
Which companies hire medical laboratory scientists in Georgia?
Employers hiring medical laboratory scientists in Georgia right now include Kaiser Permanente, Quest Diagnostics, and National Blood Testing Partners, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Georgia's large integrated health systems and the presence of national reference laboratory operations in the Atlanta metro make it one of the more active hiring markets for the role in the Southeast.
Which Georgia cities have the most medical laboratory scientist jobs?
Tucker, Stone Mountain, and Dalton have the most medical laboratory scientist openings in Georgia. Atlanta's concentration of major academic medical centers, integrated health systems, and reference laboratories drives the bulk of statewide demand, while Augusta's position as home to several large hospital campuses and Augusta University Health generates consistent openings, and Savannah's growing regional hospital market produces steady hiring across the coastal corridor.
Are there remote medical laboratory scientist jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. Medical laboratory science is fundamentally a hands-on, instrument-based role performed on patient specimens, so the vast majority of positions require on-site work in a hospital, clinic, or reference lab. About 0% of medical laboratory scientist openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are almost entirely in laboratory informatics, quality assurance review, or pathology data consulting rather than bench testing.
How can I get hired as a medical laboratory scientist in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a new-graduate or trainee position at one of Georgia's large hospital systems, which regularly bring in candidates who hold a degree and are awaiting or have just completed ASCP certification. Emory Healthcare and Wellstar Health System both post new-grad laboratory roles that include structured onboarding periods for recent graduates. Candidates coming from adjacent roles such as phlebotomist, laboratory assistant, or histology technician have a practical advantage, and sitting for the ASCP MLS exam before applying is the single credential that most consistently moves a Georgia application forward.
Where can I find and apply to medical laboratory scientist jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to medical laboratory scientist jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings from employers actively hiring for the role. Find roles that fit your experience, specialty, and preferred location and apply directly to the ones that match.
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