Senior Level Medical Laboratory Technician Jobs
Senior level medical laboratory technician jobs place experienced professionals at the center of diagnostic operations, owning quality outcomes, guiding complex testing protocols, and mentoring the teams that keep laboratories running at the highest standard. Most openings are on-site, with a smaller share of remote and hybrid positions available across Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, with employers like OU Health, PathGroup, and Henry Ford Health hiring at this level now.
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Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.
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Henry Ford Macomb Hospital offers a fast-paced yet community-focused environment for Medical Laboratory Scientists, with a high volume of general testing. MLS professionals rotate through all departments to maintain competency across the lab, working within a strong team dynamic that fosters close collaboration with healthcare providers, including ER and outpatient teams. For those who thrive in a fast-paced setting, the hospital maintains a welcoming, small-campus atmosphere, providing diverse hands-on experience in a supportive and team-oriented environment.
What You Will Do:
- **Master the Lab Magic**: Perform routine and complex analytic procedures on blood and other body fluids—you'll be the detective solving the diagnostic puzzle!
- **Instrument Virtuoso**: Get hands-on with both manual techniques and cutting-edge laboratory instruments to deliver spot-on accurate results that matter.
- **Stay Sharp & Curious**: Keep your technical skills and theoretical knowledge fresh and firing on all cylinders—because the lab never stops evolving, and neither will you!
- **Be the Diagnostic Hero**: Collaborate with healthcare providers to deliver critical diagnostic information that directly impacts patient care and outcomes. You're not just running tests; you're helping save lives!
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
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Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework aligned to Medical Laboratory discipline
- OR Certification as a BB, C, CG, CT, M, MB
- OR meets AAB/AMT certification requirements.
- Six months of experience in a medical laboratory setting.
- Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform laboratory functions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification at the technologist or medical/clinical lab scientist level from a nationally recognized agency (e.g., ASCP, AMT, ASM, AAB, AABB, ACS, or HEW).
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.
Job Description
Sign On Bonus Available!
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital offers a fast-paced yet community-focused environment for Medical Laboratory Scientists, with a high volume of general testing. MLS professionals rotate through all departments to maintain competency across the lab, working within a strong team dynamic that fosters close collaboration with healthcare providers, including ER and outpatient teams. For those who thrive in a fast-paced setting, the hospital maintains a welcoming, small-campus atmosphere, providing diverse hands-on experience in a supportive and team-oriented environment.
What You Will Do:
- **Master the Lab Magic**: Perform routine and complex analytic procedures on blood and other body fluids—you'll be the detective solving the diagnostic puzzle!
- **Instrument Virtuoso**: Get hands-on with both manual techniques and cutting-edge laboratory instruments to deliver spot-on accurate results that matter.
- **Stay Sharp & Curious**: Keep your technical skills and theoretical knowledge fresh and firing on all cylinders—because the lab never stops evolving, and neither will you!
- **Be the Diagnostic Hero**: Collaborate with healthcare providers to deliver critical diagnostic information that directly impacts patient care and outcomes. You're not just running tests; you're helping save lives!
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
-
Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework aligned to Medical Laboratory discipline
- OR Certification as a BB, C, CG, CT, M, MB
- OR meets AAB/AMT certification requirements.
- Six months of experience in a medical laboratory setting.
- Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform laboratory functions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification at the technologist or medical/clinical lab scientist level from a nationally recognized agency (e.g., ASCP, AMT, ASM, AAB, AABB, ACS, or HEW).
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Senior Level Medical Laboratory Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level medical laboratory technician job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have moved beyond executing routine tests to owning method validation, troubleshooting complex instrumentation failures, and training or supervising other staff. A specialty certification, such as a categorical certification in chemistry, microbiology, or hematology from ASCP or AMT, strengthens your application significantly. Demonstrating a history of quality improvement contributions or laboratory accreditation work gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire senior level medical laboratory technicians?
Companies hiring senior level medical laboratory technicians right now include OU Health, PathGroup, and Henry Ford Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate among large hospital health systems, national reference laboratories, and diagnostics manufacturers that need experienced technicians to anchor complex, high-volume testing programs.
Are there remote senior level medical laboratory technician jobs?
Yes, though laboratory bench work is inherently on-site, some senior roles with supervisory, consulting, or education responsibilities do allow remote or hybrid arrangements. About 0% of senior level medical laboratory technician openings are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, so filtering by work setting when you search helps you find the format that fits your situation.
What makes a medical laboratory technician role senior level?
Senior level medical laboratory technician roles go beyond performing standardized testing. They involve technical ownership of one or more laboratory departments, responsibility for method development or validation, accountability for quality control programs, and active involvement in training or mentoring junior staff. Senior technicians are often the escalation point for complex or discrepant results and contribute directly to regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness.
Which industries hire the most senior level medical laboratory technicians?
Senior Level medical laboratory technician roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. These sectors drive the most demand because they operate high-complexity laboratories that require experienced professionals to maintain testing accuracy, regulatory compliance, and staff competency at scale.