Medical Laboratory Scientist Jobs in Michigan
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Michigan are in steady demand, with openings concentrated in hospital systems, reference laboratories, and academic medical centers at every level from entry-level staff scientist through senior and lead positions. The largest hiring activity centers on Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor, where established employers like Henry Ford Health, Spectrum Health (now Corewell Health), and the University of Michigan Health System consistently recruit across clinical chemistry, microbiology, and blood banking specialties. Hematology and molecular diagnostics are among the most sought-after areas of focus for Michigan employers right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary: Provides information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices.
- Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures.
- Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests.
- Processes, reads, and reports cultures from various sources as well as antibiotic sensitivities and other microbiology procedures.
- Ensures operation of analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
- Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Works in compliance with all established QA/QI standards.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
- Recognizes problems, identifies the cause and implements solutions where appropriate.
- Orients and/or trains new employees.
15. Performs other related duties as required and directed.
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Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, chemistry, or related biological science field.
- MLS certification within 18 months of hire or transfer.
Preferred:
- MT/MLS certification.
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 26004778
- Daily Work Times: 7:00pm-7:30am
- Hours Per Pay Period: 72
- On Call: No
- Weekends: Yes
About Us
McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a $7.3 billion, fully integrated health care delivery system committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 640-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 732,838 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 113,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.
Position Summary: Provides information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices.
- Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures.
- Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests.
- Processes, reads, and reports cultures from various sources as well as antibiotic sensitivities and other microbiology procedures.
- Ensures operation of analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
- Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Works in compliance with all established QA/QI standards.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
- Recognizes problems, identifies the cause and implements solutions where appropriate.
- Orients and/or trains new employees.
15. Performs other related duties as required and directed.
#LI-KH1
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, chemistry, or related biological science field.
- MLS certification within 18 months of hire or transfer.
Preferred:
- MT/MLS certification.
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 26004778
- Daily Work Times: 7:00pm-7:30am
- Hours Per Pay Period: 72
- On Call: No
- Weekends: Yes
About Us
McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a $7.3 billion, fully integrated health care delivery system committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 640-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 732,838 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 113,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.
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Medical Laboratory Scientist Job Market in Michigan
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Who's Hiring
- Quest Diagnostics22
- Henry Ford Health11
- McLaren Health Care11
- Trinity Health10
- Aspirus Health2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services28
- Insurance2
- Education1
- Medical Devices1
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical laboratory scientist jobs across Michigan.
- ASCP Board of Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or equivalent credential required
- Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or a closely related field
- Proficiency operating and maintaining automated analyzers used in high-volume clinical laboratories
- Experience or training in at least one core discipline such as hematology, microbiology, or chemistry
- Ability to perform quality control procedures and document results in compliance with CLIA standards
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize urgent specimens in a fast-paced lab environment
Medical Laboratory Scientist Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical laboratory scientist in Michigan?
To work as a medical laboratory scientist in Michigan, you need a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or clinical laboratory science, completed through an accredited program that includes a clinical practicum. Michigan does not issue a separate state license for this role, so most employers require national certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification. Passing the MLS(ASCP) exam before or shortly after hire is the standard expectation at Michigan hospital systems and reference labs.
Which companies hire medical laboratory scientists in Michigan?
Employers hiring medical laboratory scientists in Michigan right now include Quest Diagnostics, Henry Ford Health, and McLaren Health Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Michigan's large integrated health systems, including Corewell Health and Henry Ford Health, are among the most consistent sources of full-time openings across the state.
Which Michigan cities have the most medical laboratory scientist jobs?
Royal Oak, Detroit, and Clinton Township have the most medical laboratory scientist openings in Michigan. Detroit leads because of its dense concentration of major hospital systems and regional reference laboratories, while Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor draw significant hiring through Corewell Health's west Michigan footprint and the University of Michigan's academic medical complex, respectively.
Are there remote medical laboratory scientist jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. The core work of a medical laboratory scientist requires hands-on operation of analyzers, specimen handling, and direct instrument oversight, making full remote work uncommon. About 0% of medical laboratory scientist openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to involve laboratory informatics, quality assurance review, or technical consulting rather than bench work.
How can I get hired as a medical laboratory scientist in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying as a laboratory assistant or medical laboratory technician while you complete your degree or pursue MLS certification. Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health, and McLaren Health Care all run new-graduate hiring pipelines and occasionally post trainee or apprentice-level laboratory roles. Moving laterally from a phlebotomist or lab aide position within a Michigan hospital system is a common route to a full scientist role, and holding or actively pursuing the MLS(ASCP) credential gives candidates a clear edge even before they have extensive bench experience.
Where can I find and apply to medical laboratory scientist jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to medical laboratory scientist jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization below and apply directly to the ones that match.
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