Medical Laboratory Technician Jobs in Boston, MA
Medical laboratory technician jobs in Boston are concentrated across the Longwood Medical Area, Cambridge biotech corridor, and downtown hospital networks, with demand driven by academic medical centers, research hospitals, and diagnostic labs. Employers hiring right now include Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Summary
Summary
The Medical Laboratory Scientist II, in their role as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA, may perform waived and non-waived testing. Under general supervision, carries out all policies and performs all tests in accordance with the department's standard operating procedures. Works independently in an efficient and organized manner to assure accurate results and records. The work requires a professional level of knowledge to read and interpret accurately test results used by providers in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
The Medical Laboratory Scientist II, in their role as General Supervisor as defined by CLIA, may be delegated the responsibility of the day-to-day supervision or oversight of the laboratory operations and personnel performing testing and reporting results. Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager and Clinical Supervisors, the Medical Laboratory Scientist II is responsible for supervision of assigned workstations including Quality Control (QC) review, training, competency assessment of staff, and inventory management. The testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and for reporting test results. Each individual performs only those tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
As outlined by CLIA, after successful completion of orientation, training and competency assessment on all instruments/methods applicable to their role:
Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical consultant, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
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Additional Job Details (if applicable)
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
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At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
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Who's Hiring
- Massachusetts General Hospital19

- Brigham and Women's Hospital12

- Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital7

- Mass General Brigham2

- Boston Medical Center2

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
Medical Laboratory Technician Jobs in Boston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a medical laboratory technician job in Boston?
Boston's strongest hiring comes from academic medical centers and research hospitals anchored in the Longwood Medical Area, along with clinical labs tied to the Cambridge and Somerville biotech clusters. Candidates with ASCP certification and hands-on experience in hematology, microbiology, or molecular diagnostics have a clear edge locally. Targeting large health systems and hospital networks in Jamaica Plain and Mission Hill broadens your options considerably.
Which companies hire medical laboratory technicians in Boston?
Boston medical laboratory technician roles are posted by Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The local market is shaped by large academic health systems, regional hospital networks, and independent diagnostic reference labs serving the Greater Boston area.
Are there remote medical laboratory technician jobs in Boston?
Yes, though sparingly, since most medical laboratory technician work requires hands-on specimen handling in a physical lab. About 0% of medical laboratory technician openings tied to Boston are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, covering positions where data review, reporting, or quality assurance work can be done off-site. Pathology informatics and lab operations coordination roles are the most likely to offer a hybrid arrangement locally.
How can I get a medical laboratory technician job in Boston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Boston is through phlebotomy or laboratory assistant roles at community hospitals and outpatient clinics in neighborhoods like Dorchester, Roxbury, and East Boston, which often hire candidates still completing certification. Boston-area community colleges with MLT programs frequently have clinical partnerships with local health systems that convert to job offers. Volunteer or externship hours at Boston's teaching hospitals also move entry-level applicants to the front of the line.
Which industries hire the most medical laboratory technicians in Boston?
Boston medical laboratory technician roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Boston's dense cluster of world-class teaching hospitals, biotech research firms, and public health infrastructure makes it one of the most active laboratory hiring markets in the Northeast.
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