Medical Laboratory Scientist Jobs in Boston, MA
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Boston are in strong demand, concentrated in the Longwood Medical Area, Downtown, and the Fenway corridor across academic medical centers, hospital networks, and biotech research institutions. Employers hiring right now include Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Summary
The Medical Laboratory Scientist II, in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, may perform waived and non-waived testing. Under general supervision, carries out all policies and performs all tests in accordance with the department's standard operating procedures. Works independently in an efficient and organized manner to assure accurate results and records. The work requires a professional level of knowledge to read and interpret accurately test results used by providers in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
The Medical Laboratory Scientist II, in their role as General Supervisor as defined by CLIA, may be delegated the responsibility of the day-to-day supervision or oversight of the laboratory operations and personnel performing testing and reporting results. Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager and Clinical Supervisors, the Medical Laboratory Scientist II is responsible for supervision of assigned workstations including Quality Control (QC) review, training, competency assessment of staff, and inventory management. The testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and for reporting test results. Each individual performs only those tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
As outlined by CLIA, after successful completion of orientation, training and competency assessment on all instruments/methods applicable to their role:
Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical consultant, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
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Additional Job Details (if applicable)
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
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At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
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Who's Hiring
- Massachusetts General Hospital13

- Brigham and Women's Hospital8

- Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital5

- Mass General Brigham2

- The General Hospital Corporation2

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
Medical Laboratory Scientist Jobs in Boston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a medical laboratory scientist job in Boston?
Focus your search on the Longwood Medical Area, where academic medical centers and affiliated hospitals cluster most of Boston's laboratory roles. Teaching hospitals, specialty clinics, and biotech research firms hire consistently. Candidates with ASCP certification and experience in high-complexity testing stand out in this market. Applying directly to hospital systems and reaching out to lab managers at research institutions gives you an edge over relying on general postings alone.
Which companies hire medical laboratory scientists in Boston?
Boston medical laboratory scientist roles are posted by Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Boston's hiring base includes large academic medical centers, independent reference laboratories, and life sciences companies conducting clinical research in areas like oncology and infectious disease.
Are there remote medical laboratory scientist jobs in Boston?
Yes, though hands-on bench work is inherently on-site, making fully remote roles uncommon for most medical laboratory scientist positions. About 0% of medical laboratory scientist openings tied to Boston are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, largely covering roles in laboratory informatics, quality assurance review, and regulatory affairs rather than direct specimen analysis.
How can I get a medical laboratory scientist job in Boston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Boston is a clinical externship or phlebotomy role at one of the Longwood Medical Area hospital systems, which regularly onboard new graduates into entry-level laboratory assistant and specimen processing positions. Community health centers and independent reference labs in neighborhoods like Roxbury and Jamaica Plain also hire candidates who are newly certified. An ASCP certification in progress and hands-on coursework from an accredited program are the clearest differentiators for Boston employers at the entry level.
Which industries hire the most medical laboratory scientists in Boston?
Most medical laboratory scientist openings in Boston sit in Healthcare & Medical Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Boston's concentration of world-renowned teaching hospitals and a dense biotech corridor along the Fenway and in the Seaport drives sustained demand well above the national average for this role.
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