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Lab Tech 2

Irving, TX

$18.25 - $24.25/hr

About Us Location BSWH Medical Center Irving TX Department Core Lab Shift Night 7on7off 9pm - 730am ... EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Phlebotomist - Core Lab

Smithfield, NC ยท On-site

$18.48 - $25.89/hr

Core Lab Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $18.48 - $25.89 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type:

... Core Lab at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville ... This is a full-time, evening shift opportunity working 12:30pm to 9:00pm with rotating weekends and ...

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How much do full time core lab jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time core lab in the United States is $25.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in a Full Time Core Lab environment?

Professionals in a Full Time Core Lab often encounter challenges such as handling high sample volumes, maintaining accuracy under time constraints, and adapting to rapidly changing laboratory technology. Collaboration with other departments, such as nursing and medical staff, is crucial for ensuring timely and accurate test results. Additionally, staying updated on proper safety protocols and quality control procedures is essential for minimizing errors and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

What is a Full Time Core Lab position?

A Full Time Core Lab position typically refers to a laboratory professional who works in a hospital or clinical setting's Core Laboratory on a full-time basis. The Core Lab is responsible for performing a wide range of routine and specialized diagnostic tests, including hematology, chemistry, immunology, and urinalysis, which are essential for patient care. Employees in this role may include medical technologists, laboratory technicians, or scientists who are trained to operate advanced lab instruments, analyze results, and ensure quality control. Full-time roles usually require working 36-40 hours per week, and may involve shifts outside of standard business hours.

What is the difference between Full Time Core Lab vs Full Time Medical Laboratory Technician?

AspectFull Time Core LabFull Time Medical Laboratory Technician
CertificationsTypically requires a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) certificationUsually requires a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification
Work EnvironmentPerforms complex testing in hospital or diagnostic lab settingsConducts routine lab tests under supervision in hospitals or clinics
Job ResponsibilitiesAdvanced testing, quality control, and equipment managementSample processing, basic testing, and data recording

Full Time Core Lab roles generally require higher-level certifications and involve complex testing and lab management, while Full Time Medical Laboratory Technicians focus on routine testing and sample processing. Both roles are essential in diagnostic labs but differ in responsibilities and certification requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Full Time Core Lab Technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Full Time Core Lab Technician, you need a solid background in clinical laboratory science, typically with an associate or bachelor's degree in medical technology or a related field and relevant certification (such as ASCP). Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), automated analyzers, and quality control protocols is essential. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for ensuring accurate test results and collaborating with healthcare teams. These skills are vital for maintaining laboratory accuracy, regulatory compliance, and supporting timely patient diagnosis and care.
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Infographic showing various Full Time Core Lab job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,516 per year, or $25.2 per hour.

Coordinator, Core Lab - Laboratory - Full Time

Guthrie

Cortland, NY โ€ข On-site

$32.60 - $51.63/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago


Job description


Sign on Bonus up to $25,000
Position Summary:
Responsible for the assistance in the coordination of technical operations for the "core lab" designated sections (Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology, Serology, Urinalysis and Coagulation, and Blood Bank, in applicable laboratories)
Experience:
6 years direct experience in clinical laboratory disciplines
License & Education:
  • ASCP Certification, New York State Medical Technologist license required.
  • Education in accordance with the NYS Office of Professions and CLIA requirements of testing personnel.

Essential Functions:
  1. Coordinating Technical Operations:
    • Supervision for all aspects of technical performance of personnel assigned to core lab on all shifts. This includes but is not limited to training, initial assessment, competency evaluation.
    • Able to perform routine and advanced testing functions productively, competently, and proficiently in all core lab disciplines. Maintains skills and proficiency with all testing in section and can assist any employee with technical or procedural problems with any testing in section.
    • Assists in continuing education within the laboratory, including planning, leading and presenting material to staff.
    • Assists Laboratory Manager to determine schedule assignments within the laboratory
    • Orders and maintains adequate supplies and inventory without frequent use of short notice orders in cost effective manner. Ensures continual rotation of inventory with minimal outdating of products.
    • Responsible for execution of instrument maintenance, maintenance documentation, observance and correction of trends, provisions in cases of instrument failure and evaluation of instrument maintenance contract proposal.
    • Assists in compliance activities for the laboratory proficiency testing program.
  2. Communication:
    • Responsible for communication with all shifts, hospital departments, colleagues to carry out activities within the core lab area this includes technical changes, updates, and general information.
    • Responsible for maintaining good communication with interaction and problem solving with appropriate Laboratory Directors and lab staff concerning problems, incidents and personnel issues.
    • Plans, leads, attend meetings, as necessary. Actively participates to the meeting and communicated outcomes with team members.
  3. Regulatory:
    • Responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state and/or JCAHO or other requirements for activities taking place in areas of responsibility. Meets with inspecting agencies as needed and provides the information required to inspectors, agencies, assessors as requested.
  4. QA/Nonconformances:
    • Responsible for ensuring the accuracy & timeliness of all reports & testing performed in the area of responsibility. Review of patient results & overall department surveillance to ensure completeness required laboratory documentation including nonconformance events investigations.
  5. Quality Control:
    • Responsible for full review and continued adherence to quality control, quality assurance and
      appropriate maintenance of all techniques and instrumentation in areas of responsibility, including correct response to instrument malfunctions. Works to correct problems with quality assurance,
      quality control and instruct staff regarding appropriate measures to ensure accuracy of results.
  6. Project Planning:
    • Responsible for assistance in planning and execution and continued upgrading of instrumentation and procedures, to include but not limited to new instrument evaluation, new testing or procedures and
      evaluation of the most effective methods, reagents and controls.
  7. Policies and Procedures:
    • Develops, updates (minimum-annually) and maintains complete understandable and workable, user-
      friendly procedure manuals, orientation and competency documentation and assists with the compilation of data needed for other laboratory publications. This includes communication of changes to
      laboratory staff.
  8. Administrative Support responsibilities:
    • Assists Laboratory Manager/Administrative Director in the competency assessment of employees, both initial ,6 month, annual and has an established method within section to maintain all employee's competency. At times will be requested to have input involving corrective action on competency assessments.
  9. Responsible for all duties as indicated in the Medical Technologist job description.
  10. Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties:
  1. Demonstrates age specific competencies as per unit standards.
  2. Consistently demonstrates good judgment, ability to assess situations, consider alternatives, and select appropriate course of action. Consults supervisor as appropriate.
  3. Fully supports and utilizes the organization's Performance Improvement initiatives and processes - participates in activities as established and agreed to, identifying problems and working toward resolution.

Rev: 1-29-2024
The pay for this position ranges from $32.60-$51.63 per hour.
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