Mid Level Medical Laboratory Scientist Jobs
Mid level medical laboratory scientist jobs go to professionals ready to take ownership of complex testing workflows, mentor newer staff, and make diagnostic decisions with limited oversight. Openings run across Healthcare & Medical Services, Human Resources, and Science & Research, with Quest Diagnostics, Elanco, and AHMC Healthcare among the employers hiring at this level now.
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El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.
Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for.
FTE
1Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours
80Work Shift
Evening: 8 hoursJob Description
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) performs accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory testing that provides laboratory information to physicians and other healthcare professionals for the diagnosis and treatment of their patients. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist follows the Laboratory’s written policies and procedures in order to safely perform testing, ensure the quality of that testing, and train CLS student interns and new CLS employees. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist may also assist in the evaluation and selection of laboratory instrumentation, in process improvement projects, in maintaining laboratory accreditation, and in providing expertise in other areas that are consistent with the CLS scope of practice.
Qualifications
Baccalaureate degree in clinical laboratory science or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years CLS acute care hospital experience in the past 5 years.
Must be available to work weekends on rotational basis and holidays.
Available enterprise-wide and other shifts occasionally as needed for work assignments.
License/Certification/Registration Requirements
Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license
If required to drive to other sites; valid California Driver License and proof of automobile insurance
Salary Range:
$73.45 - $97.62 USD HourThe Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.
Light Work - Walking or standing up to 49% of shift, duties require standard movement, may occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)
An Equal Opportunity Employer:
El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.
El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.
Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for.
FTE
1Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours
80Work Shift
Evening: 8 hoursJob Description
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) performs accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory testing that provides laboratory information to physicians and other healthcare professionals for the diagnosis and treatment of their patients. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist follows the Laboratory’s written policies and procedures in order to safely perform testing, ensure the quality of that testing, and train CLS student interns and new CLS employees. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist may also assist in the evaluation and selection of laboratory instrumentation, in process improvement projects, in maintaining laboratory accreditation, and in providing expertise in other areas that are consistent with the CLS scope of practice.
Qualifications
Baccalaureate degree in clinical laboratory science or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years CLS acute care hospital experience in the past 5 years.
Must be available to work weekends on rotational basis and holidays.
Available enterprise-wide and other shifts occasionally as needed for work assignments.
License/Certification/Registration Requirements
Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license
If required to drive to other sites; valid California Driver License and proof of automobile insurance
Salary Range:
$73.45 - $97.62 USD HourThe Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.
Light Work - Walking or standing up to 49% of shift, duties require standard movement, may occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)
An Equal Opportunity Employer:
El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.
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Mid Level Medical Laboratory Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level medical laboratory scientist job?
Position your application around the complexity you have managed independently, not just the tasks you have performed. Highlight specific methodologies you own, quality control work you have led, and any cross-department collaboration. Certifications such as MLS(ASCP) or equivalent credentials signal readiness for greater responsibility and help your application stand out against other candidates with similar years of experience.
Which companies hire mid level medical laboratory scientists?
Companies hiring mid level medical laboratory scientists right now include Quest Diagnostics, Elanco, and AHMC Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hospital systems, national reference laboratories, and specialty diagnostics firms tend to have the most consistent demand at this experience level.
Are there remote mid level medical laboratory scientist jobs?
Yes, though most laboratory roles remain on-site by nature. About 0% of mid level medical laboratory scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to be in data review, laboratory information systems, compliance, or technical consulting rather than hands-on specimen analysis.
How do I move up to a mid level medical laboratory scientist role?
Growth into a mid level role comes from deepening your expertise in one or more testing disciplines, taking on ownership of quality assurance tasks, and demonstrating that you can troubleshoot instrumentation and methodology issues independently. Professionals who document measurable contributions, such as turnaround time improvements or error-rate reductions, and who pursue advanced certification tend to make the transition faster.
Which industries hire the most mid level medical laboratory scientists?
Mid Level medical laboratory scientist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Human Resources, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive demand at this level because they require experienced scientists who can maintain regulatory compliance, manage high test volumes, and support clinical decision-making without constant supervision.