Remote Laboratory Specialist Jobs
Remote laboratory specialist jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed teams in sectors like biotech, clinical research, environmental science, and diagnostics. Employers hiring remotely right now include Thermo Fisher Scientific, ISEC, and HIGHRES. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Position Summary:
The Account Development Specialist (ADS) is responsible for re-engaging, developing, and growing a portfolio of existing but underpenetrated customer accounts through virtual selling channels. This role is focused on proactive prospecting, customer outreach, and business development to drive incremental revenue and strengthen customer relationships. The ADS works closely with Inside Sales Representatives (ISR) to deliver a seamless customer experience and accelerate growth across assigned accounts. In addition to supporting a shared territory in partnership with an Inside Sales Representative, the ADS also independently manages and grows a defined portion of the territory as their own book of business, with direct responsibility for customer engagement and revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and grow a defined portfolio of low-frequency customer accounts
- Independently manage and develop an assigned portion of the territory, with direct responsibility for driving customer engagement, account growth, and incremental revenue
- Partner with ISR to support shared territory growth, coordinate account development activities, and drive expansion across aligned accounts
- Proactively prospect and engage customers via phone, email, videoconferencing, and other virtual tools to identify account potential and drive revenue growth
- Identify opportunities for account expansion and cross-selling based on customer profiles, purchase history, and business needs
- Maintain accurate documentation of customer activity, opportunities, and next steps in CRM
- Guide customers toward digital self-service tools and online purchasing where appropriate
- Partner with Inside Sales Representatives to transition reactivated or high-potential accounts for ongoing management
- Participate in regular coaching sessions and training to strengthen prospecting, virtual selling, and account development skills
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree required, no prior experience required
- Preferred fields of study: Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, or related field
- Prior sales, lab experience, or business development experience is an asset
- Strong communication, prospecting, and virtual selling skills
- Proficiency in Salesforce (or similar CRM) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to deliver excellent customer service
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
- Collaborative team player with a customer-first mindset
- Demonstrated aptitude for learning technical and scientific concepts
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Travel occasionally for customer meetings and training (10–20%)
- Demonstrates the Thermo Fisher values (The Four I’s): Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
Position Summary:
The Account Development Specialist (ADS) is responsible for re-engaging, developing, and growing a portfolio of existing but underpenetrated customer accounts through virtual selling channels. This role is focused on proactive prospecting, customer outreach, and business development to drive incremental revenue and strengthen customer relationships. The ADS works closely with Inside Sales Representatives (ISR) to deliver a seamless customer experience and accelerate growth across assigned accounts. In addition to supporting a shared territory in partnership with an Inside Sales Representative, the ADS also independently manages and grows a defined portion of the territory as their own book of business, with direct responsibility for customer engagement and revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and grow a defined portfolio of low-frequency customer accounts
- Independently manage and develop an assigned portion of the territory, with direct responsibility for driving customer engagement, account growth, and incremental revenue
- Partner with ISR to support shared territory growth, coordinate account development activities, and drive expansion across aligned accounts
- Proactively prospect and engage customers via phone, email, videoconferencing, and other virtual tools to identify account potential and drive revenue growth
- Identify opportunities for account expansion and cross-selling based on customer profiles, purchase history, and business needs
- Maintain accurate documentation of customer activity, opportunities, and next steps in CRM
- Guide customers toward digital self-service tools and online purchasing where appropriate
- Partner with Inside Sales Representatives to transition reactivated or high-potential accounts for ongoing management
- Participate in regular coaching sessions and training to strengthen prospecting, virtual selling, and account development skills
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree required, no prior experience required
- Preferred fields of study: Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, or related field
- Prior sales, lab experience, or business development experience is an asset
- Strong communication, prospecting, and virtual selling skills
- Proficiency in Salesforce (or similar CRM) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to deliver excellent customer service
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
- Collaborative team player with a customer-first mindset
- Demonstrated aptitude for learning technical and scientific concepts
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Travel occasionally for customer meetings and training (10–20%)
- Demonstrates the Thermo Fisher values (The Four I’s): Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote laboratory specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, medical laboratory science, or a closely related field
- Proficiency with laboratory instruments such as HPLC, PCR, mass spectrometers, or automated analyzers
- Experience maintaining laboratory documentation and records in compliance with GLP or GMP standards
- ASCP, AMT, or equivalent clinical laboratory certification preferred or required
- Familiarity with LIMS software for sample tracking, data entry, and results reporting
- Ability to interpret analytical data, identify out-of-specification results, and escalate deviations appropriately
Tips for Your Remote Laboratory Specialist Job Search
Prove your independent lab work upfront
Remote employers can't watch you work, so show it instead. Document protocols you've run solo, data quality checks you've owned, and reports you've written without supervision. A concise portfolio of independent lab outputs does more than a list of responsibilities.
Find remote openings with Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lists remote laboratory specialist roles from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find openings that match your background and apply directly without sorting through non-remote results.
Sharpen your async written communication
Remote laboratory specialists report findings, flag anomalies, and coordinate with teams entirely in writing. Practice writing clear, concise lab summaries and status updates. Hiring managers often test this during the application stage, so your cover letter and email exchanges double as auditions.
Target sectors with distributed lab teams
Biotech companies, contract research organizations, and environmental testing firms that run multi-site operations hire laboratory specialists remotely most often. Focusing your search on these sectors puts you in front of employers already set up for remote lab coordination.
Remote Laboratory Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote laboratory specialist job?
Target companies that run distributed science teams, such as remote-first biotech firms, contract research organizations, and digital health companies that coordinate lab work across multiple sites. Remote employers screen for strong written communication, self-directed project management, and proficiency with lab data platforms and remote collaboration tools. Candidates who document their independent troubleshooting experience and show comfort with async reporting stand out.
Which companies hire remote laboratory specialists?
Remote laboratory specialist roles are posted by Thermo Fisher Scientific, ISEC, and HIGHRES and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These include remote-first biotech companies, contract research organizations, and environmental testing firms that coordinate distributed lab teams across the U.S.
Can you get a remote laboratory specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level laboratory specialist roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal in-person supervision. Contract research organizations and remote-first diagnostics startups are more open to entry-level candidates. Showing completed coursework projects, virtual lab simulations, or relevant certifications gives hiring managers something concrete to evaluate in place of direct experience.
Do you need a degree for remote laboratory specialist jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prioritize demonstrated skills, relevant certifications, and a history of accurate, independent lab work over a specific degree. Associate degrees combined with hands-on experience or industry certifications in areas like clinical laboratory science or environmental testing can open doors, particularly at remote-first firms and contract labs with structured onboarding.
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