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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for environmental laboratory in Delaware is $28.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $32.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Environmental Laboratory job involves analyzing air, water, soil, and other environmental samples to assess pollution levels, compliance with regulations, and overall environmental health. Professionals in this field use scientific instruments and techniques to test for contaminants, identify hazardous substances, and support environmental research. These jobs are critical for ensuring public safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainable environmental practices.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in an environmental laboratory?

Working in an Environmental Laboratory, your daily tasks often include collecting and preparing samples, performing analytical tests on water, soil, or air, and documenting and interpreting test results. You’ll regularly maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, follow strict quality control procedures, and comply with environmental regulations. Collaboration with scientists, field technicians, and regulatory agencies is common, ensuring data accuracy and reliable findings. These responsibilities contribute to safeguarding public health and the environment, making your work both impactful and highly valued.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the environmental laboratory position, and why are they important?

To excel in an Environmental Laboratory role, you need a solid background in environmental science, chemistry, or biology, supported by relevant degrees or laboratory certifications. Familiarity with analytical instruments such as gas chromatographs, spectrometers, and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is essential. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and clear communication are valuable soft skills for this position. Mastering these competencies ensures accurate testing, adherence to regulatory standards, and effective teamwork in complex laboratory settings.

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Medical Laboratory Scientist (Blood Bank), Evenings

Nemours Children's Health

Wilmington, DE • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


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Job description


Nemours is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (Blood Bank), Full-Time, to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Wilmington, Delaware.
Work Schedule: Evening Shift, 4p-12:30a with rotating weekends
As one of the nation's leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 300,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics and primary care practices in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Nemours strives to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all children - even those who may never enter our doors - through our world-changing research, education and advocacy efforts. At Nemours, our Associates help us deliver on the promise we make to every family we have the privilege of serving: to treat their child as if they were our own.
From our park-like campus and free parking, to private patient rooms and kid-approved play areas, our Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Del., is like no other in the region. We're considered one of the safest children's hospitals in the country, with some of the best doctors, nurses and pediatric specialty care available. We also have Delaware's only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center.
The Medical Laboratory Scientist exhibits the certified expertise required to perform complex services, procedures, and related tasks in the clinical laboratory, including in the areas of molecular diagnostics and flow cytometry, while under the direction of a Laboratory Supervisor or Manager.
The MLS will perform a variety of analytical procedures and specimen testing of moderate to high complexity, properly utilizing methodologies and instruments in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures and in compliance with regulatory agency requirements. The MLS may oversee some procedures being handled by Medical Laboratory Technicians, as needed.
  • Performs a variety of analytical procedures of moderate to high complexity in all areas of the laboratory as assigned, using manual and automated methods, and through a variety of clinical laboratory methodologies. In this function, must be able to independently perform all required calibration, quality control, statistical calculations and other process control and mathematical functions. Must also be able to understand concepts such as linearity, and standard deviation, as it applies to the performance of analytical testing in a clinical laboratory.
  • Additional responsibilities in Microbiology (if assigned):
    • Perform culture set-up, Gram stain preparation and interpretation, incubation, and examination to accurately and appropriate apply clinical and technical judgement.
    • Conduct bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing from appropriate specimen types, ensuring accurate interpretation of clinical significance (normal flora vs pathogens) and compliance with quality and safety standards.
    • Perform molecular diagnostic assays (e.g., PCR) and rapid antigen testing, including specimen preparation, test set-up, result interpretation, and timely result reporting.
  • Develops and validates various complex tests for implementation in all sections of the laboratory. Collaborates in the writing and review of policies and standard operating procedures and completes proficiency testing.
  • Orders, accessions, statuses, and reports the results of tests performed on patient specimens, monitoring a variety of critical clinical issues, such as patient identifiers, specimen quality, order appropriateness, etc. In this function, must be able to read and understand a variety of written material such as specimen requisitions, worksheets, patient identification, specimen requirements, etc., whether performing this task manually (e.g., on paper) or using an information system. Must be able to check and verify information such as patient identification, lot numbers, expiration dates, etc., and act appropriately. Monitors pending logs regularly to provide rapid turnaround time.
  • Operates, calibrates, and performs troubleshooting and maintenance on laboratory equipment following established procedures, and as assigned by supervisor. Must be able to take responsibility for laboratory equipment performance, as demonstrated by interactions with technical representatives for instrument maintenance, both preventive and repair; must be able to successfully perform start-up and shutdown of complex analytical equipment. Recognizes need for additional Quality Control, maintenance, or specimens prior to releasing test results.
  • If specifically trained and assigned to specimen collection, processing and handling, collects or assists with specimens from patients or others in special procedures (e.g., assisting physicians at bone marrow aspirate collections). Such collections may take place in a variety of environments. Such collections may require entering patient isolation rooms, whereby, associate must follow appropriate infection control procedures.
  • Transports and handles specimens as assigned, following appropriate procedures.
  • Reviews technical and administrative procedures, as assigned. Responsible for staying informed about section changes, procedure changes and updates, etc. Reviews questions about procedures with section supervisor or designee as needed, informing supervisor when confusion about instructions or procedures exists.
  • Handles supply and inventory issues as required/assigned, identifying key technical parameters, such as lot numbers, storage requirements, etc. as required for performance of laboratory procedures. Follows laboratory section inventory procedures (e.g., recording date received, condition when received, checking order forms, invoices, etc.) Retrieves supplies and equipment from storage areas as needed. Notifies the section leader to place orders to avoid inventory deficiencies.

Job Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Lab program or Science related program is required.
  • Minimum of 6 months experience required. Experience can include clinical practicum time as a student.
  • Nationally/Internationally recognized certification as a Medical Technologist or equivalent (ASCP, AAB or AMT) eligible.

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About Us
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.
Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.
Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.
Learn more at Nemours.org.

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As one of the nation's leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 300,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics, primary care practices, and school-based health centers in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Nemours strives to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all children - even those who may never enter our doors - through our world-changing research, education and advocacy efforts.

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Health care and social assistance and hospitals

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

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Jacksonville, FL, US