Mid Level Medical Scientist Jobs
Mid level medical scientist jobs go to researchers ready to own experimental workflows, guide junior staff, and move projects forward with minimal oversight. 0% of openings are remote or hybrid, with roles concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research and employers like Novant Health, Quest Diagnostics, and Bayhealth hiring at this level now.
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SUMMARY
Possesses and utilizes significant technical knowledge and skill regarding principles and techniques of laboratory medicine as well as instrumentation. Incumbent may focus on teaching students in a formal program, assisting in oversight of the program, or may assist in the oversight of a section of the laboratory. Performs a wide variety of assays/procedures within a clinical laboratory service with documented expertise. Works independently and assesses test results for validity prior to reporting. Performs method evaluations, advanced projects, writes/updates procedures, may take paid call, assist in CAP inspection preparation, may order supplies/maintain inventory, specialized training, performs specialized/highly complex testing. Position requires excellent verbal communication, significant computer skills and ability to interface with a broad spectrum of health care professionals in a collaborative manner.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Verifies appropriateness of specimens, accurately labels and identifies specimens. Alerts appropriate health care provider(s) regarding critical results.
2) Carries out analytical procedures utilizing manual or automated methods, following written protocols. Incumbent assists in preparation and maintenance of departmental procedures. Verifies validity of results prior to reporting by observing established quality control criteria prior to reporting. Produces results that meet established departmental standards for accuracy and precision with minimal repetition or problems. Incumbent demonstrates significant documented skill and experience and assists in the oversight of at least one section of the laboratory service.
3) Performs assays and reports results within established Turnaround Times. Prioritizes work and maintains acceptable level of productivity. Communicates regarding issues that may affect quality of results and/or Turnaround Time.
4) Incumbent demonstrates high level technical, interpretive and evaluation skills. Serves as a resource to identify or solve problems. Communicates with work team and/or supervisor regarding problems. Has expertise in trouble shooting of instrumentation, referring issues to supervisor as necessary.
5) Demonstrates excellent communication, teamwork and customer service skills. Records of work performed, quality control and documentation of issues are thorough and complete, consistent with all departmental requirements and those of regulatory agencies. Courteous and helpful in all interactions with patients, visitors, co-workers and health care providers.
6) Participation in special projects or studies with minimal supervision. Orients and trains new employees and teaches students incorporating theory and clinical significance. If focus is on education, assists in oversight of departmental training program, coordination, development of curriculum, evaluation of students, etc.
7) Assists in maintenance and updating procedures through independent research to ensure current and appropriate methods.
8) As assigned support CAP inspection preparation by participating in checklist review, interpretation of standards, implementing corrective action, and proficiency testing program.
9) Maintains awareness of and follows all corporate and BHS Pathology compliance policies and procedures.
10) Observes and promotes the BHS organizational standards of behavior.
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:
1) Must achieve 10 CEUs per year. Formal training or experience sufficient to obtain certification. A.S. MLT with MT certification must have met NCA experience requirements. 3-5 years of experience required.
PREFERRED WORK EXPERIENCE:
1) None Listed.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
1) Intermediate to advanced laboratory skills acquired through experience or clinical training.
Education:
Associates Degree (Required).
CERTIFICATIONS:
Medical Laboratory Technician – American Society for Clinical Pathology.
COMPENSATION
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum
$27.13 – $37.16 – $50.36
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
SUMMARY
Possesses and utilizes significant technical knowledge and skill regarding principles and techniques of laboratory medicine as well as instrumentation. Incumbent may focus on teaching students in a formal program, assisting in oversight of the program, or may assist in the oversight of a section of the laboratory. Performs a wide variety of assays/procedures within a clinical laboratory service with documented expertise. Works independently and assesses test results for validity prior to reporting. Performs method evaluations, advanced projects, writes/updates procedures, may take paid call, assist in CAP inspection preparation, may order supplies/maintain inventory, specialized training, performs specialized/highly complex testing. Position requires excellent verbal communication, significant computer skills and ability to interface with a broad spectrum of health care professionals in a collaborative manner.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Verifies appropriateness of specimens, accurately labels and identifies specimens. Alerts appropriate health care provider(s) regarding critical results.
2) Carries out analytical procedures utilizing manual or automated methods, following written protocols. Incumbent assists in preparation and maintenance of departmental procedures. Verifies validity of results prior to reporting by observing established quality control criteria prior to reporting. Produces results that meet established departmental standards for accuracy and precision with minimal repetition or problems. Incumbent demonstrates significant documented skill and experience and assists in the oversight of at least one section of the laboratory service.
3) Performs assays and reports results within established Turnaround Times. Prioritizes work and maintains acceptable level of productivity. Communicates regarding issues that may affect quality of results and/or Turnaround Time.
4) Incumbent demonstrates high level technical, interpretive and evaluation skills. Serves as a resource to identify or solve problems. Communicates with work team and/or supervisor regarding problems. Has expertise in trouble shooting of instrumentation, referring issues to supervisor as necessary.
5) Demonstrates excellent communication, teamwork and customer service skills. Records of work performed, quality control and documentation of issues are thorough and complete, consistent with all departmental requirements and those of regulatory agencies. Courteous and helpful in all interactions with patients, visitors, co-workers and health care providers.
6) Participation in special projects or studies with minimal supervision. Orients and trains new employees and teaches students incorporating theory and clinical significance. If focus is on education, assists in oversight of departmental training program, coordination, development of curriculum, evaluation of students, etc.
7) Assists in maintenance and updating procedures through independent research to ensure current and appropriate methods.
8) As assigned support CAP inspection preparation by participating in checklist review, interpretation of standards, implementing corrective action, and proficiency testing program.
9) Maintains awareness of and follows all corporate and BHS Pathology compliance policies and procedures.
10) Observes and promotes the BHS organizational standards of behavior.
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:
1) Must achieve 10 CEUs per year. Formal training or experience sufficient to obtain certification. A.S. MLT with MT certification must have met NCA experience requirements. 3-5 years of experience required.
PREFERRED WORK EXPERIENCE:
1) None Listed.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
1) Intermediate to advanced laboratory skills acquired through experience or clinical training.
Education:
Associates Degree (Required).
CERTIFICATIONS:
Medical Laboratory Technician – American Society for Clinical Pathology.
COMPENSATION
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum
$27.13 – $37.16 – $50.36
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Mid Level Medical Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level medical scientist job?
Position yourself as someone who has taken ownership of research projects, not just contributed to them. Highlight experimental design decisions you led, any publications or regulatory submissions you contributed to, and cross-functional work with clinical or quality teams. Applications that show independent judgment and measurable scientific output consistently outperform those that only list techniques or instruments.
Which companies hire mid level medical scientists?
Companies hiring mid level medical scientists right now include Novant Health, Quest Diagnostics, and Bayhealth, based on current listings on MigrateIate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of established pharmaceutical and biotech firms, hospital-affiliated research centers, and contract research organizations scaling their scientific teams.
Are there remote mid level medical scientist jobs?
Yes, though the role is more lab-dependent than many scientific positions. About 0% of mid level medical scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these tend to be concentrated in data analysis, biostatistics support, regulatory science, or scientific writing functions rather than bench research. On-site roles remain dominant for wet-lab and clinical research work.
How do I move up to a mid level medical scientist role?
The progression from entry level to mid level comes from gradually taking ownership rather than just executing tasks. Early-career scientists who document their contributions to study design, build fluency in a specific method or disease area, and seek out project leadership within their team tend to make the transition faster. Demonstrating that you can run an experiment independently and troubleshoot without supervision is the clearest signal hiring managers look for.
Which industries hire the most mid level medical scientists?
Mid Level medical scientist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they require scientists who can bridge early discovery work and downstream development, a scope that suits professionals with a few years of focused lab or translational research experience.