Medical Laboratory Technician Jobs
Medical Laboratory Technician jobs are open across hospitals, reference labs, outpatient clinics, and blood banks, at every level from entry-level to senior and lead, with specializations in hematology, microbiology, and immunology. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Medical Laboratory Technician 2
Inova Fairfax Hospital, Emergency Care Center is looking for a dedicated (generalist) Medical Laboratory Technician 2 to join the team. This is a PRN day shift working every other Sunday. This position Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and more!
Medical Laboratory Technician 2 Job Responsibilities
- Medical Laboratory Technician 2 ensures quality specimens for Laboratory testing by recognizing pre-analytical factors that adversely affect patient results.
- Communicates effectively and work cooperatively with team members to optimize job performance and foster working relationships.
- Demonstrating a knowledge of operational/regulatory standards.
- Operates systems/methodologies in order to produce timely and accurate data for patients, quality control and proficiency testing.
- Participates in professional growth opportunities to enhance personal, team and departmental development by demonstrating operational knowledge and adhering to regulatory standards.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Associate’s degree in science from a college/university recognized by regional or national accreditation agency. Other acceptable forms of education will follow the guidelines of American Society for Clinical Pathology or American Medical Technologists Board certification. For TA + Onboarding: FORMS OF ACCEPTABLE EDU: Associate's degree or 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university with 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in chemistry and 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in biology with the ELIGIBILITY for ASCP Board certification. And one of the following:
- Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science or Accredited Bureau of Health Education Schools accredited Medical Lab Technician program.
- Successful completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the last ten years.
- Or three years of full-time acceptable clinical experience for eligibility for Medical Lab Technician. Board certification ELIGIBILITY can be used as proof that this requirement is met
- Experience: 1 year of experience Successful completion National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science or Accredited Bureau of Health Education Schools accredited Medical Lab Technician program, or a foreign medical laboratory science clinical training program within the 12 months can be used in lieu of 1 year of full time acceptable clinical experience.
- Certification: Certified Medical Lab Technician or Medical Laboratory Technician - Upon start.
About us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Job Description
Medical Laboratory Technician 2
Inova Fairfax Hospital, Emergency Care Center is looking for a dedicated (generalist) Medical Laboratory Technician 2 to join the team. This is a PRN day shift working every other Sunday. This position Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and more!
Medical Laboratory Technician 2 Job Responsibilities
- Medical Laboratory Technician 2 ensures quality specimens for Laboratory testing by recognizing pre-analytical factors that adversely affect patient results.
- Communicates effectively and work cooperatively with team members to optimize job performance and foster working relationships.
- Demonstrating a knowledge of operational/regulatory standards.
- Operates systems/methodologies in order to produce timely and accurate data for patients, quality control and proficiency testing.
- Participates in professional growth opportunities to enhance personal, team and departmental development by demonstrating operational knowledge and adhering to regulatory standards.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Associate’s degree in science from a college/university recognized by regional or national accreditation agency. Other acceptable forms of education will follow the guidelines of American Society for Clinical Pathology or American Medical Technologists Board certification. For TA + Onboarding: FORMS OF ACCEPTABLE EDU: Associate's degree or 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university with 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in chemistry and 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in biology with the ELIGIBILITY for ASCP Board certification. And one of the following:
- Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science or Accredited Bureau of Health Education Schools accredited Medical Lab Technician program.
- Successful completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the last ten years.
- Or three years of full-time acceptable clinical experience for eligibility for Medical Lab Technician. Board certification ELIGIBILITY can be used as proof that this requirement is met
- Experience: 1 year of experience Successful completion National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science or Accredited Bureau of Health Education Schools accredited Medical Lab Technician program, or a foreign medical laboratory science clinical training program within the 12 months can be used in lieu of 1 year of full time acceptable clinical experience.
- Certification: Certified Medical Lab Technician or Medical Laboratory Technician - Upon start.
About us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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- Quest Diagnostics144
- CommonSpirit Health23
- Houston Methodist21
- Baylor Scott & White Health18
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- Education18
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical laboratory technician jobs.
- Associate degree in clinical or medical laboratory science or a related field
- ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or AMT certification preferred or required
- Proficiency operating automated hematology and chemistry analyzers
- Knowledge of CLIA regulations and laboratory quality control procedures
- Experience performing venipuncture and processing blood, urine, and tissue specimens
- One to two years of clinical laboratory experience in a hospital or reference lab setting
Tips for Your Medical Laboratory Technician Job Search
List your certifications before experience
Hiring managers in clinical labs scan for ASCP or AMT credentials before reading your work history. Put your certification acronym, issuing body, and renewal date in a dedicated section at the top of your resume, not buried at the bottom.
Tailor your resume to the analyzer
Many postings name the specific analyzers in use, such as Sysmex, Beckman Coulter, or Abbott Alinity. Match your resume language to the exact instrument names in each posting so your application clears automated screening before a human reads it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists medical laboratory technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target shift preferences in your search
Labs hire heavily for nights, weekends, and rotating shifts that go unfilled longer than day positions. Filtering for those shifts often surfaces openings with less competition, which can be a practical entry point if you're building experience or changing specializations.
Prepare for a competency-based interview format
Many hospital systems use structured behavioral questions tied to CLIA compliance and quality control. Practice answering questions about a time you caught a QC failure or handled a critical value call, using specific details about the specimen type and your corrective steps.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Total compensation for lab roles often varies more through shift differentials and on-call pay than through base adjustments. Ask HR for the differential structure for evenings, nights, and weekends before accepting an offer so you can compare positions accurately.
Medical Laboratory Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most medical laboratory technicians?
The companies hiring the most medical laboratory technicians right now include Quest Diagnostics, CommonSpirit Health, and Houston Methodist, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Health systems with large inpatient volumes and national reference laboratory networks consistently post the highest number of openings.
How many medical laboratory technician jobs are remote?
About 0% of medical laboratory technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical lab work. Remote opportunities are most common in roles focused on pathology report review, laboratory information systems support, and telehealth-adjacent quality assurance functions rather than direct specimen processing.
How do you become a medical laboratory technician?
To become a medical laboratory technician, complete an accredited associate degree program in clinical or medical laboratory science, which includes both classroom instruction and clinical rotations in a working lab. After graduating, sit for a national certification exam through ASCP or AMT. Most employers require or strongly prefer certification before hiring, and some states mandate licensure as well, so check your state's requirements before applying.
Can you get hired as a medical laboratory technician with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level medical laboratory technician positions exist, particularly in reference labs and hospital systems that run training programs for new graduates. Your clinical rotation hours count as hands-on experience and should be listed on your resume with the instruments used and test volumes processed. Applying for night or weekend shifts and obtaining ASCP certification before your job search both improve your chances when your paid experience is limited.
What does the medical laboratory technician interview process look like?
Most medical laboratory technician interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on certification status and shift availability, followed by an in-person interview with the lab manager and sometimes a senior technician. Expect competency-based questions about handling critical values, resolving QC failures, and maintaining chain of custody for specimens. Some employers include a brief practical skills assessment or a tour of the department before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to medical laboratory technician jobs?
You can find and apply to medical laboratory technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certifications, specialization, and preferred shift, then apply directly to each position that fits. No setup is needed to start applying.
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