Medical Laboratory Technician Jobs in Michigan
Medical Laboratory Technician jobs in Michigan are consistently active, with strong demand across hospital systems, reference laboratories, and outpatient diagnostic centers at every level from entry-level to senior technician. The largest concentrations of openings are in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing, where major employers like Henry Ford Health, Spectrum Health (now Corewell Health), and Michigan Medicine anchor laboratory staffing. The most in-demand specialties include hematology, microbiology, and blood banking. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary: Provides information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices.
- Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures.
- Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests.
- Processes, reads, and reports cultures from various sources as well as antibiotic sensitivities and other microbiology procedures.
- Ensures operation of analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
- Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Works in compliance with all established QA/QI standards.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
- Recognizes problems, identifies the cause and implements solutions where appropriate.
- Orients and/or trains new employees.
15. Performs other related duties as required and directed.
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Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, chemistry, or related biological science field.
- MLS certification within 18 months of hire or transfer.
Preferred:
- MT/MLS certification.
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 26004778
- Daily Work Times: 7:00pm-7:30am
- Hours Per Pay Period: 72
- On Call: No
- Weekends: Yes
About Us
McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a $7.3 billion, fully integrated health care delivery system committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 640-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 732,838 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 113,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.
Position Summary: Provides information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices.
- Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures.
- Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests.
- Processes, reads, and reports cultures from various sources as well as antibiotic sensitivities and other microbiology procedures.
- Ensures operation of analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
- Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Works in compliance with all established QA/QI standards.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
- Recognizes problems, identifies the cause and implements solutions where appropriate.
- Orients and/or trains new employees.
15. Performs other related duties as required and directed.
#LI-KH1
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, chemistry, or related biological science field.
- MLS certification within 18 months of hire or transfer.
Preferred:
- MT/MLS certification.
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 26004778
- Daily Work Times: 7:00pm-7:30am
- Hours Per Pay Period: 72
- On Call: No
- Weekends: Yes
About Us
McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a $7.3 billion, fully integrated health care delivery system committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 640-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 732,838 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 113,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.
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Medical Laboratory Technician Job Market in Michigan
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Who's Hiring
- Quest Diagnostics22
- McLaren Health Care11
- Trinity Health10
- Henry Ford Health10
- ProMedica3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services28
- Insurance2
- Education1
- Medical Devices1
- Transportation & Logistics1
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical laboratory technician jobs across Michigan.
- Active MLT certification from ASCP, AMT, or equivalent nationally recognized credentialing body
- Associate degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or Medical Laboratory Technology from accredited program
- Demonstrated competency in routine hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank procedures
- Experience with laboratory information systems such as Epic Beaker or Cerner PathNet
- Ability to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays in clinical settings
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control and regulatory compliance standards
Medical Laboratory Technician Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical laboratory technician in Michigan?
Complete an accredited associate degree program in medical laboratory technology or clinical laboratory science, then obtain certification through a recognized body such as ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or AMT (American Medical Technologists). Michigan does not issue a separate state license for medical laboratory technicians, but most Michigan hospitals and health systems require current national certification as a condition of employment. Completing an externship at a Michigan clinical site strengthens hiring prospects considerably.
Which companies hire medical laboratory technicians in Michigan?
Employers hiring medical laboratory technicians in Michigan right now include Quest Diagnostics, McLaren Health Care, and Trinity Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Michigan's large integrated health systems, including Corewell Health and Henry Ford Health, are among the most consistent sources of full-time laboratory openings across the state.
Which Michigan cities have the most medical laboratory technician jobs?
Royal Oak, Detroit, and Clinton Township have the most medical laboratory technician openings in Michigan. Detroit leads due to the density of major academic medical centers and regional hospital systems in the metro, while Grand Rapids reflects Corewell Health's headquarters presence and Lansing benefits from both Sparrow Health System and proximity to mid-Michigan community hospitals.
Are there remote medical laboratory technician jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. Medical laboratory technician work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring direct specimen handling and operation of on-site analyzers, which makes fully remote positions uncommon. About 0% of medical laboratory technician openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be limited to roles with a telephonic or administrative component, such as laboratory informatics or quality review positions.
How can I get hired as a medical laboratory technician in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a laboratory assistant or phlebotomist role at a Michigan hospital system while completing or just after completing an accredited MLT program. Corewell Health and Henry Ford Health both run new-graduate orientation tracks for laboratory staff, and community hospitals across mid-Michigan regularly hire recent associates-degree graduates for entry-level bench positions. Completing your ASCP certification before applying, even without work experience, meaningfully improves your standing with Michigan hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to medical laboratory technician jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to medical laboratory technician jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and preferred location, and apply directly.
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