Medical Laboratory Scientist Jobs in Louisiana
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Louisiana are in steady demand, concentrated in hospital systems, academic medical centers, and public health laboratories serving the state's large uninsured and Medicaid populations. The busiest hiring metros are New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, where major employers such as Ochsner Health, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, and LSU Health Sciences Center maintain active laboratory operations. The most in-demand specialties are clinical chemistry, hematology, and microbiology, reflecting the state's high burden of chronic and infectious disease. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Description
Summary:
This Job performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimens, calculating, and reporting of results, performance of quality control procedures, operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment, assisting in the development of new procedures and protocols, may perform phlebotomy and other patient-oriented tasks, and may perform other related duties as requested or directed.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures in the primary section to which assigned about age or sex specific values.
- Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and equipment and makes minor repairs as necessary or notifies Bio-med as needed.
- Must cross-train to other laboratory sections as needed.
- Assures that the laboratory's quality control program is properly followed.
- Calculates, enters, and/or verifies results of laboratory procedures.
- Utilizes the Laboratory Information System.
- Provides notification and documentation of critical laboratory values obtained.
- Processes patient specimens, including collection, handling, and distribution always cognizant of minimal pediatric specimen volumes (when required).
- Participates in the evaluation, development, and implementation of new or updated testing procedures and protocols.
- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
- Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.
- Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health.
- Must complete all required compliance and regulatory tasks and follow all applicable policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489 (includes U.S. Military laboratory training courses of at least 50 weeks)
OR
- Education that has been evaluated by an acceptable credentialing agency and deemed equivalent to a US Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
Experience
- No experience required for graduates of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by NAACLS, or other organizations approved by HHS. OR
- One year of approved clinical laboratory experience, which must include a clinical rotation through the following sections of the laboratory: Blood Banking, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Hematology, Immunology, and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S. or with an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Must possess Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS
- If certification with an expiration date is held, the certification must be maintained and kept current
- Louisiana requires State Licensure
- New Graduate that is Board Certified or eligible (must complete Board Certification in 1 year of hire, Louisiana excluded)
Work Schedule:
2:30PM - 11PM
Work Type:
Full Time
Description
Summary:
This Job performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimens, calculating, and reporting of results, performance of quality control procedures, operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment, assisting in the development of new procedures and protocols, may perform phlebotomy and other patient-oriented tasks, and may perform other related duties as requested or directed.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures in the primary section to which assigned about age or sex specific values.
- Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and equipment and makes minor repairs as necessary or notifies Bio-med as needed.
- Must cross-train to other laboratory sections as needed.
- Assures that the laboratory's quality control program is properly followed.
- Calculates, enters, and/or verifies results of laboratory procedures.
- Utilizes the Laboratory Information System.
- Provides notification and documentation of critical laboratory values obtained.
- Processes patient specimens, including collection, handling, and distribution always cognizant of minimal pediatric specimen volumes (when required).
- Participates in the evaluation, development, and implementation of new or updated testing procedures and protocols.
- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
- Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.
- Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health.
- Must complete all required compliance and regulatory tasks and follow all applicable policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489 (includes U.S. Military laboratory training courses of at least 50 weeks)
OR
- Education that has been evaluated by an acceptable credentialing agency and deemed equivalent to a US Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
Experience
- No experience required for graduates of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by NAACLS, or other organizations approved by HHS. OR
- One year of approved clinical laboratory experience, which must include a clinical rotation through the following sections of the laboratory: Blood Banking, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Hematology, Immunology, and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S. or with an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Must possess Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS
- If certification with an expiration date is held, the certification must be maintained and kept current
- Louisiana requires State Licensure
- New Graduate that is Board Certified or eligible (must complete Board Certification in 1 year of hire, Louisiana excluded)
Work Schedule:
2:30PM - 11PM
Work Type:
Full Time
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Medical Laboratory Scientist Job Market in Louisiana
A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Ochsner Health10
- CHRISTUS Health6
- LCMC Health4
- Lafayette Health Ventures2
- Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Louisiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical laboratory scientist jobs across Louisiana.
- ASCP Board of Certification or equivalent credential recognized by Louisiana employers
- Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or a closely related biomedical field
- Proficiency with laboratory information systems such as Epic Beaker or Cerner
- Experience performing high-complexity testing in a CLIA-certified laboratory setting
- Familiarity with CAP and Joint Commission accreditation standards and documentation requirements
- Ability to rotate across laboratory departments including blood bank, chemistry, and microbiology
Medical Laboratory Scientist Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical laboratory scientist in Louisiana?
You become a medical laboratory scientist in Louisiana by earning a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or a related field, then obtaining the MLS(ASCP) credential through the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification. Louisiana does not issue a separate state license for medical laboratory scientists, so the ASCP certification is the primary credential employers require. Graduation from a NAACLS-accredited program strengthens your candidacy significantly with Louisiana hospital systems and reference laboratories.
Which companies hire medical laboratory scientists in Louisiana?
Companies currently hiring medical laboratory scientists in Louisiana include Ochsner Health, CHRISTUS Health, and LCMC Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Louisiana's largest employers tend to be integrated health systems and academic medical centers, which run high-volume laboratories and hire across all major disciplines throughout the year.
Which Louisiana cities have the most medical laboratory scientist jobs?
New Orleans, Shreveport, and Baton Rouge have the most medical laboratory scientist openings in Louisiana. New Orleans and Baton Rouge drive the largest share of listings because of the concentration of major hospital systems, LSU and Tulane academic medical centers, and state public health infrastructure, while Shreveport's volume reflects the presence of Ochsner LSU Health and Willis-Knighton Health System in northwest Louisiana.
Are there remote medical laboratory scientist jobs in Louisiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Medical laboratory science is a hands-on profession requiring direct operation of analyzers, specimen handling, and on-site quality control, so the vast majority of roles are fully on-site. About 0% of medical laboratory scientist openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively in laboratory management, informatics, or remote result interpretation rather than bench work.
How can I get hired as a medical laboratory scientist in Louisiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a new-graduate or trainee position at one of Louisiana's large hospital systems, particularly Ochsner Health or LCMC Health in New Orleans and Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, which periodically bring on new graduates and provide on-the-job competency training. Lateral moves from medical laboratory technician or phlebotomist roles are common stepping stones, as is completing an accredited clinical rotation at an LSU Health or Tulane-affiliated laboratory. Sitting for the MLS(ASCP) examination before you graduate, even provisionally, gives you a measurable edge over candidates who delay certification.
Where can I find and apply to medical laboratory scientist jobs in Louisiana?
You can find and apply to medical laboratory scientist jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Louisiana openings updated in real time. Search the listings, identify the roles that match your credentials and location preferences, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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