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How much do diagnostic lab jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for diagnostic lab in the United States is $22.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a diagnostic lab?

Diagnostic labs are specialized facilities equipped to conduct medical tests on clinical specimens, such as blood, urine, or tissue samples, to help diagnose, monitor, or rule out diseases and health conditions. These laboratories use advanced technology and trained professionals to analyze samples and provide accurate results to healthcare providers. The information from diagnostic labs is essential for doctors to make informed decisions about patient care and treatment plans. Common tests performed in diagnostic labs include blood tests, urinalysis, microbiology cultures, and genetic testing.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a diagnostic lab technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Diagnostic Lab Technician, you need a solid background in biology, chemistry, and laboratory procedures, usually supported by an associate or bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or a related field. Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), automated analyzers, and relevant certifications such as ASCP or AMT are typically required. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication are vital soft skills for accurate test processing and collaborating with healthcare teams. These skills and qualifications are essential for ensuring precise diagnostic results and maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in a diagnostic laboratory, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in diagnostic labs often encounter challenges such as maintaining strict quality control, managing high sample volumes under tight deadlines, and staying updated with evolving technologies and testing protocols. Effective communication and teamwork are essential to ensure accuracy and timely reporting of results. Continuous education, process optimization, and adherence to safety protocols help address these challenges and maintain a productive, compliant work environment.

What is the difference between Diagnostic Lab vs Medical Laboratory Technician?

AspectDiagnostic LabMedical Laboratory Technician
CredentialsVaries; often includes certification or licensing depending on locationTypically requires an associate degree and certification (e.g., ASCP)
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centersHospital labs, diagnostic labs, clinics
Job RoleOversees lab operations, manages testing processesPerforms laboratory tests, prepares samples, analyzes results

Diagnostic Lab roles often involve managing lab operations and overseeing testing processes, while Medical Laboratory Technicians focus on performing tests and analyzing samples. Both roles require relevant certifications and work in similar healthcare environments, but their responsibilities differ in scope and seniority.

What careers fall under diagnostic lab?

Careers in a diagnostic lab include roles such as medical laboratory technologists, clinical laboratory scientists, medical laboratory technicians, and pathologists. These professionals perform tests on biological samples to help diagnose diseases and often require specialized training, certifications, and familiarity with laboratory equipment and procedures.
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Infographic showing various Diagnostic Lab job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,864 per year, or $22.5 per hour.

Medical Director - Diagnostics Lab of Michigan

Quest Diagnostics

Southfield, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


ExamOne rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

94th of 121 rated laboratories


Job description


Medical Director - Diagnostic Lab of Michigan
(Onsite in Southfield, Michigan)
The medical director is a senior physician leader responsible for providing medical, scientific, and clinical laboratory leadership across an integrated joint venture between Corewell Health and Quest Diagnostics. This role serves as a key physician liaison working collaboratively with joint venture leadership, health system executives, medical staff, pathologists, laboratory operations, and company leadership to optimize laboratory services.
Responsibilities
The Medical Director oversees the quality of testing and services provided by the company. The Medical Director is accountable for advancing patient safety, diagnostics quality, regulatory compliance, clinical excellence, and high value care while helping to align laboratory services with the strategic, operational, and clinical priorities of the joint venture.
The Medical Director will serve as CLIA Laboratory Director and coordinates the activities of pathologists who have responsibilities related to their respective sub-specialty services.
  • Serves as the CLIA director for the laboratory and ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Includes preparation and response to inspections.
  • Provides oversight within the laboratory to ensure quality of care, patient safety, and the clinical effectiveness of lab services.
  • Lead and support quality assurance, quality control and continuous improvement programs, including review of quality indicators, proficiency testing, quality events and corrective actions.
  • Provides expert consultation to physicians and other clinical providers regarding test selection, utilization, interpretation and correlation of laboratory results.
  • Develops and promotes standardized processes, policies and procedures.
  • Develops and maintains superior diagnostics.
  • Functions as an influencing leader for pathologists providing oversight, management, scheduling, and performance reviews.
  • Reviews and advises on sub-specialty policies and procedures.
  • Supports educational programs for medical students, residents, and fellows in accordance with ACGME requirements and GME policies.
  • Participates in the selection of division manager and technical supervisor.
  • Provides quarterly in-service to division manager and technical supervisor.
  • Partners with laboratory and operational leaders to optimize workflow, technology, equipment, service delivery, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
  • Serves as the key liaison with the Corewell Health laboratory executive medical directors.
  • Participates in strategic planning and responsible stewardship of laboratory resources.
  • Partners with joint venture and company leadership to identify opportunities to improve clinical value, patient experience and laboratory performance.
  • Maintains knowledge of emerging developments in laboratory medicine, diagnostics, technology and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications
  • MD or DO from an accredited institution.
  • Board certification in Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP), or appropriate board certification based on laboratory scope.
  • Meets applicable CLIA requirements to serve as Laboratory Director.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant clinical and/or laboratory leadership experience.
  • Strong knowledge of CLIA, CAP and applicable federal and state laboratory regulations.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with physicians, senior executives, laboratory professionals and operational leaders.
  • Strong leadership, communication, relationship-management and problem-solving skills.

To Apply
Please Log In or Register to Upload a Resume and complete the online Application by visiting careers.questdiagnostics.com, clicking "Job Search" and following the prompts. Because of the large number of applicants to job openings, Quest Diagnostics will only contact qualified candidates for interviews.
Quest Diagnostics is an equal employment opportunity employer. Quest Diagnostics observes minimum age requirements established by federal, state and/or local laws, and will ask an applicant for verification when deemed necessary.
About the Team
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.

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