Entry Level Production Scientist Jobs
New grad production scientist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on lab projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Technology & Software, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Quest Diagnostics, TikTok, and Amazon hiring at this level now.
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Medical Laboratory Scientist I
Natick, MA
Monday - Friday 7:30AM to 6:00 PM, with rotational weekend
Department: RRL (Rapid Response Lab) Operations
Are you intrigued by the science of the human body? Curious about state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation? Looking to join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services? Quest Diagnostics is now recruiting for technologist positions ranging from entry level to experienced, with a wide range of benefits and training!
Pay range: $34.45 - $37.78 / hour
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
- Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
- healthyMINDS mental health program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
- FinFit financial coaching and services
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
- and so much more!
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
Job Responsibilities:
- Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.
- Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
- Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
- Review and release test results.
- Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
- Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Education:
BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493
Work Experience:
1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
Medical Laboratory Scientist I
Natick, MA
Monday - Friday 7:30AM to 6:00 PM, with rotational weekend
Department: RRL (Rapid Response Lab) Operations
Are you intrigued by the science of the human body? Curious about state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation? Looking to join a Fortune 500 company leading the world in providing diagnostic information services? Quest Diagnostics is now recruiting for technologist positions ranging from entry level to experienced, with a wide range of benefits and training!
Pay range: $34.45 - $37.78 / hour
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
- Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
- healthyMINDS mental health program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
- FinFit financial coaching and services
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
- and so much more!
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
Job Responsibilities:
- Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.
- Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
- Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
- Review and release test results.
- Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
- Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Education:
BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493
Work Experience:
1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
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Entry Level Production Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level production scientist job?
Entry level production scientist roles reward candidates who can demonstrate hands-on lab experience, even from coursework or internships. Employers at this level look for familiarity with standard manufacturing or laboratory procedures, attention to documentation and safety protocols, and the ability to follow SOPs precisely. A strong academic background in chemistry, biology, or a related science, combined with any practical lab time, gives new candidates a clear edge.
Which companies hire entry level production scientists?
Companies hiring entry level production scientists right now include Quest Diagnostics, TikTok, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotech firms, and consumer goods companies that regularly bring on junior scientists to support production and quality teams.
Are there remote entry level production scientist jobs?
Yes, though most production scientist roles require on-site lab or manufacturing work by nature. About 10% of entry level production scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to involve documentation, data analysis, or quality review tasks rather than bench work. Fully on-site positions remain the norm across this role at the entry level.
Are these new grad production scientist jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad production scientist jobs that explicitly welcome recent graduates and junior candidates. A posting is new-grad friendly when it asks for zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op work as qualifying experience, or invites candidates with a relevant degree and a strong academic lab record. Look for language like "entry level," "new graduates welcome," or "training provided" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level production scientists?
Entry Level production scientist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Technology & Software, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on consistent, high-volume production processes that require trained scientists to support quality control, batch manufacturing, and regulatory compliance from the ground up.