Mid Level Medical Laboratory Specialist Jobs
Mid level medical laboratory specialist jobs go to specialists ready to own testing workflows end to end, mentor junior techs, and make quality-control decisions with minimal supervisor oversight. Openings run across Healthcare & Medical Services, Science & Research, and Education, with employers like Quest Diagnostics, Houston Methodist, and UMass Memorial Health hiring at this level now.
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Job Summary
Join our team at Geisinger Medical Laboratories. You can find your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Our mission is to provide exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services. This position qualifies for a $12,500 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidates
Job Duties
Performs clinical duties expected of a medical laboratory scientist in a high-complexity clinical laboratory and teaches medical laboratory science students in accordance with regulatory and accreditation standards and guidelines. Aligns practice with our core values to maximize student and patient experiences. Time is split between clinical and educational roles.
- Performs all duties and meets all job performance and competency expectations of the medical laboratory scientist position.
- Coordinates with medical laboratory science education team to develop and deliver MLS educational experiences and materials in assigned content areas.
- Maintains student and patient confidentiality in recording and reporting results.
- Anticipates, troubleshoots, resolves, and reports problems as appropriate.
- Engages in continuous quality improvement practices throughout areas of responsibility including continuing education.
- Participates in interdepartmental and interprofessional teamwork to optimize workflows and meet organizational goals
- Models, encourages, and engages in professional and service-oriented behaviors including scholarly activity.
- May serve on education program and departmental committees.
- May participate in recruitment events and other professional activities to facilitate the development and advancement of the clinical laboratory workforce.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
Adjunct Teaching opportunity!!
Adjunct Candidates:
In lieu of MLS (ASCP) certification and bachelor’s degree in medical technology or medical laboratory science;
- an associate's degree in medical technology or medical laboratory science and ASCP MLT and specialty certification plus 8 years of laboratory experience OR
- MLT (ASCP) certification plus 5 years laboratory experience plus 3 years teaching experience will be considered as equivalency to MLS (ASCP).
Education Qualification and Details :
Medical Laboratory Scientist:
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program OR;
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP categorical certification OR;
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science AND at least two years' experience in a role equivalent to that of a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in a clinical laboratory
or
Medical Laboratory Technician:
- Associate degree in a laboratory science with certification (or eligible new graduate) from an accredited institution as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
Benefit Highlights:
Support for your well-being: Geisinger’s Center for Well-being offers resources, education and support to help you thrive both at work and in life.
- Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Education
Bachelor's Degree- (Required), Master's Degree- (Preferred)Experience
Minimum of 5 years-Laboratory (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)
Certification Maintenance of Medical Laboratory Scientist [MLS(ASCP)CM] required within one year - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP); Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
Job Summary
Join our team at Geisinger Medical Laboratories. You can find your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Our mission is to provide exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services. This position qualifies for a $12,500 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible candidates
Job Duties
Performs clinical duties expected of a medical laboratory scientist in a high-complexity clinical laboratory and teaches medical laboratory science students in accordance with regulatory and accreditation standards and guidelines. Aligns practice with our core values to maximize student and patient experiences. Time is split between clinical and educational roles.
- Performs all duties and meets all job performance and competency expectations of the medical laboratory scientist position.
- Coordinates with medical laboratory science education team to develop and deliver MLS educational experiences and materials in assigned content areas.
- Maintains student and patient confidentiality in recording and reporting results.
- Anticipates, troubleshoots, resolves, and reports problems as appropriate.
- Engages in continuous quality improvement practices throughout areas of responsibility including continuing education.
- Participates in interdepartmental and interprofessional teamwork to optimize workflows and meet organizational goals
- Models, encourages, and engages in professional and service-oriented behaviors including scholarly activity.
- May serve on education program and departmental committees.
- May participate in recruitment events and other professional activities to facilitate the development and advancement of the clinical laboratory workforce.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
Adjunct Teaching opportunity!!
Adjunct Candidates:
In lieu of MLS (ASCP) certification and bachelor’s degree in medical technology or medical laboratory science;
- an associate's degree in medical technology or medical laboratory science and ASCP MLT and specialty certification plus 8 years of laboratory experience OR
- MLT (ASCP) certification plus 5 years laboratory experience plus 3 years teaching experience will be considered as equivalency to MLS (ASCP).
Education Qualification and Details :
Medical Laboratory Scientist:
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program OR;
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP categorical certification OR;
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science AND at least two years' experience in a role equivalent to that of a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in a clinical laboratory
or
Medical Laboratory Technician:
- Associate degree in a laboratory science with certification (or eligible new graduate) from an accredited institution as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
Benefit Highlights:
Support for your well-being: Geisinger’s Center for Well-being offers resources, education and support to help you thrive both at work and in life.
- Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Education
Bachelor's Degree- (Required), Master's Degree- (Preferred)Experience
Minimum of 5 years-Laboratory (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)
Certification Maintenance of Medical Laboratory Scientist [MLS(ASCP)CM] required within one year - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP); Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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Mid Level Medical Laboratory Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level medical laboratory specialist job?
Position your existing experience around ownership and outcomes, not just task completion. Highlight cases where you managed a testing process independently, resolved a quality issue, or trained a colleague. Tailor your resume to show depth in a specific discipline, such as hematology, microbiology, or clinical chemistry, and demonstrate familiarity with regulatory standards like CLIA and CAP accreditation requirements.
Which companies hire mid level medical laboratory specialists?
Companies hiring mid level medical laboratory specialists right now include Quest Diagnostics, Houston Methodist, and UMass Memorial Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of employers, including hospital systems, independent reference labs, outpatient diagnostic centers, and specialty clinics that need experienced technicians who can operate with limited supervision.
Are there remote mid level medical laboratory specialist jobs?
Yes, though most laboratory roles require on-site presence due to hands-on specimen handling. About 0% of mid level medical laboratory specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve laboratory information system management, quality assurance review, or consulting roles rather than bench work.
How do I move up to a mid level medical laboratory specialist role?
Moving into a mid level role comes from building a consistent record of independent work in a specific discipline, taking on projects beyond your assigned bench duties, and demonstrating judgment in troubleshooting or instrument maintenance. Earning a specialty certification, such as a categorical certification in microbiology or blood banking, signals readiness for greater responsibility and separates candidates from those with general experience only.
Which industries hire the most mid level medical laboratory specialists?
Mid Level medical laboratory specialist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Science & Research, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their testing volumes and regulatory requirements call for experienced specialists who can manage workflows, maintain compliance, and reduce the need for constant supervisory oversight.