Medical Laboratory Specialist Jobs
Medical Laboratory Specialist jobs are open across hospital systems, reference laboratories, public health agencies, and research institutions, at every level from entry-level technician to senior specialist and supervisor, with specializations in clinical chemistry, microbiology, and hematology. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Medical Laboratory Scientist Group Lead - Royal Oak, MI, Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Perform test procedures of moderate/high complexity requiring the exercise of independent judgement and responsibility in those specialties in which they are qualified by education, training and experience. Assist Lab Supervisor and serve as a technical resource for the department.
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
- 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.
- Demonstrate proficiency in all duties of a Medical Technologist I and II.
- Perform and report on assigned analytical tests in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.
- Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
- Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients.
- Perform, review and document QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function. Make quality control decisions regarding the disposition of an assay or test.
- Review requests for validity checks and recommend an appropriate course of action taking into account the limitations of specimen requirements and the effects of time and the quality of additional and/or repeat testing.
- Serve as a technical resource for the department by investigating and resolving analytical testing problems, recommending a course of action in instances identified as beyond acceptable limits, and responding to non-routine/complex inquiries and/or requests from clients and sales representatives.
- Assist Lab Supervisor by monitoring workflow to meet testing schedules; distributing and reviewing work assignments; training employees in laboratory techniques; resolving work-related problems of staff; and providing input for performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.
- Expedite the flow of work to maximize productive capacity by evaluating production systems and recommending enhancements and coordinating the resolution of production problems/issues involving other laboratory departments.
- Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition.
- Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate and assist with the department’s annual competency testing process and documentation.
- Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements and reviews department activities to ensure compliance.
- Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
- Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
- Perform necessary supervisor functions in the absence of a Supervisor, if qualified and delegated.
- Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.
Required Work Experience:
Three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience as a Medical Technologist within the designated discipline.
Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). The United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
Preferred Work Experience:
Experience as a Medical Technologist at Quest is highly desired.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
- Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
- Frequent walking and/or standing.
- May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.
Knowledge:
- Comprehensive theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required.
- Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.
Skills:
- Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities for self and others and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
- Ability to schedule and manage resources to meet department goals.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients.
- Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients.
- Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 published in March 14, 1990. (Required)
Licenses and Certifications
- ASCP Certification (Preferred)
MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist
Medical Laboratory Scientist Group Lead - Royal Oak, MI, Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Perform test procedures of moderate/high complexity requiring the exercise of independent judgement and responsibility in those specialties in which they are qualified by education, training and experience. Assist Lab Supervisor and serve as a technical resource for the department.
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
- 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.
- Demonstrate proficiency in all duties of a Medical Technologist I and II.
- Perform and report on assigned analytical tests in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.
- Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
- Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients.
- Perform, review and document QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function. Make quality control decisions regarding the disposition of an assay or test.
- Review requests for validity checks and recommend an appropriate course of action taking into account the limitations of specimen requirements and the effects of time and the quality of additional and/or repeat testing.
- Serve as a technical resource for the department by investigating and resolving analytical testing problems, recommending a course of action in instances identified as beyond acceptable limits, and responding to non-routine/complex inquiries and/or requests from clients and sales representatives.
- Assist Lab Supervisor by monitoring workflow to meet testing schedules; distributing and reviewing work assignments; training employees in laboratory techniques; resolving work-related problems of staff; and providing input for performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.
- Expedite the flow of work to maximize productive capacity by evaluating production systems and recommending enhancements and coordinating the resolution of production problems/issues involving other laboratory departments.
- Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition.
- Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate and assist with the department’s annual competency testing process and documentation.
- Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements and reviews department activities to ensure compliance.
- Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
- Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
- Perform necessary supervisor functions in the absence of a Supervisor, if qualified and delegated.
- Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.
Required Work Experience:
Three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience as a Medical Technologist within the designated discipline.
Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). The United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
Preferred Work Experience:
Experience as a Medical Technologist at Quest is highly desired.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
- Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
- Frequent walking and/or standing.
- May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.
Knowledge:
- Comprehensive theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required.
- Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.
Skills:
- Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities for self and others and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
- Ability to schedule and manage resources to meet department goals.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients.
- Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients.
- Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 published in March 14, 1990. (Required)
Licenses and Certifications
- ASCP Certification (Preferred)
MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist
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Who's Hiring
- Quest Diagnostics268
- CommonSpirit Health43
- Essentia Health40
- Medical City Healthcare27
- Indiana University Health27
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services387
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals32
- Medical Devices29
- Education7
- Science & Research4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical laboratory specialist jobs.
- ASCP, AMT, or equivalent clinical laboratory certification required or preferred
- Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or a closely related field
- Proficiency with automated laboratory analyzers and laboratory information systems
- One to three years of hands-on experience in a clinical or reference laboratory setting
- Knowledge of CLIA regulations, CAP standards, and laboratory quality control procedures
- Strong skills in specimen processing, test interpretation, and critical value reporting
Tips for Your Medical Laboratory Specialist Job Search
List your certifications above your degree
Hiring managers for medical laboratory specialist roles scan for ASCP, AMT, or AAB credentials before reviewing your education. Put your certification abbreviation, issuing body, and expiration date in a dedicated section at the top of your resume, not buried in the education block.
Match your specialization to the posting
A job listing for a microbiology-focused role and one for a transfusion services lab are both called medical laboratory specialist but require very different experience. Tailor your resume's summary and skills section to mirror the specific discipline named in each posting you apply to.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists medical laboratory specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show instrument proficiency by name
Generic phrases like 'experienced with laboratory analyzers' won't stand out. Name the exact analyzers you've operated, such as Sysmex hematology platforms, Roche cobas systems, or bioMerieux VITEK, so hiring managers can verify your hands-on fit without an extra screening call.
Prepare for competency-based interview questions
Interviewers at hospital labs and reference labs routinely ask you to walk through how you handled a critical value, a QC failure, or an instrument malfunction. Have two or three specific examples ready that demonstrate your troubleshooting process and documentation steps, not just the outcome.
Negotiate your shift differential upfront
Many medical laboratory specialist positions include evening, overnight, or weekend rotations with differential pay. Confirm the rotation schedule and differential rate during the offer stage, not after you start, so you can accurately compare competing offers and avoid surprises on your first paycheck.
Medical Laboratory Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most medical laboratory specialists?
Quest Diagnostics, CommonSpirit Health, and Essentia Health are hiring the most medical laboratory specialists right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large health systems and national reference laboratories consistently post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many medical laboratory specialist jobs are remote?
About 2% of medical laboratory specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most laboratory work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote arrangements include laboratory informatics, data review and result interpretation roles, and quality assurance or compliance consulting positions.
How do you become a medical laboratory specialist?
You typically earn a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or clinical laboratory science from an accredited program, which includes a clinical rotation in a hospital or reference laboratory. After graduation, you sit for a certification exam through ASCP, AMT, or a comparable body. Some employers accept candidates with an unrelated science degree plus substantial documented laboratory experience in lieu of a specialized degree.
How do you get hired as a medical laboratory specialist with little or no experience?
Completing your clinical rotation hours in a high-volume hospital or reference lab gives you the most credible experience to cite. Emphasizing transferable skills like pipetting, microscopy, or quality control from coursework, research assistant roles, or phlebotomy positions can bridge the gap. Some employers post extern or new-graduate tracks specifically designed for candidates who hold a fresh certification but lack full-time laboratory tenure.
What does the medical laboratory specialist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a phone or video screen focused on your certification status and core instrument experience. A panel interview or department tour with the lab supervisor typically follows, where you can expect competency-based questions about QC failures, critical value protocols, and troubleshooting steps. Some employers add a short practical skills assessment or ask you to walk through a hypothetical case before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to medical laboratory specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to medical laboratory specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from hospital systems, reference laboratories, public health agencies, and research institutions across the United States. Find the roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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