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How much do lab express jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for lab express in Michigan is $22.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.78 and $24.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Lab Express?

A Lab Express job typically involves transporting medical specimens, lab supplies, and test results between healthcare facilities, laboratories, and hospitals. This role may require driving a designated route, ensuring timely and secure deliveries, and following proper handling procedures to maintain specimen integrity. Lab Express employees often work for medical courier services, hospital labs, or diagnostic companies. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and knowledge of safety protocols are essential for success in this role.

What does a Lab Express do?

As a Lab Express employee, your main responsibilities involve safely transporting laboratory specimens, samples, and medical supplies between collection sites and laboratories. You will ensure that all items are properly labeled, documented, and stored according to protocols to maintain sample integrity during transit. Coordination with laboratory staff, healthcare providers, and occasionally patients is common to resolve logistical questions or urgent delivery needs. The role often requires meeting strict delivery schedules and adhering to all safety and confidentiality regulations, making attention to detail and dependability essential.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Lab Express position?

To excel as a Lab Express (Laboratory Courier), you need a valid driver's license, familiarity with safe specimen handling protocols, and a strong attention to detail. Experience with barcode scanning devices, specimen tracking software, and adherence to regulatory guidelines such as OSHA and HIPAA is often required. Excellent time management, reliability, and good communication skills help build trust and ensure efficient collaboration with lab staff and medical offices. These abilities are essential for timely, secure specimen delivery and maintaining the integrity of laboratory processes.

What are the most commonly searched types of Lab Express jobs in Michigan?

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What cities in Michigan are hiring for Lab Express jobs?

Cities in Michigan with the most Lab Express job openings:

Infographic showing various Lab Express job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 12% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,773 per year, or $22 per hour.

Ballistic Lab Technician

Central Lake, MI • On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Armor Express is one of the largest suppliers of soft armor protective solutions to America’s Heroes. Our passion for producing the most innovative armor systems is made possible by the commitment of every Armor Express employee, many of whom have spent their lives serving our country.  

Now is an exciting time to join our team - a team dedicated to saving lives!!!

The Ballistic Lab Technician is responsible for performing ballistic testing within the Ballistic Research Lab (BRL), in support of Research and Development, Manufacturing, Quality Control and Sales, to facilitate the company’s growth and expand our market presence. The Ballistic Lab Technician is required to perform ballistic tests in accordance to NIJ and various Government and Military standards. They will be required to interpret results, make recommendations for improvements and assure that all testing is done in an accurate and representative fashion. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:


LOCATION: ON SITE, CENTRAL LAKE, MICHIGAN

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 


  • Manage equipment and supplies required to support the BRL.
  • Prepare ballistic test reports and ISO documentation.
  • Prepare, set-up and shoot ballistic samples. Maintain the ballistic range in a functional and orderly condition. 
  • Interact with customers, suppliers and external labs.
  • Manage multiple projects. 
  • Perform other duties as required from time to time.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma or its equivalent
  • Computer skills (Excel, Word).
  • Experience with firearms and ammunition.
  • Experience with ballistic materials.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Precision measurement.
  • Lifting 50 - 75 pounds routinely 
  • Analytical thinking.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills (written, verbal and listening)
  • Able to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrates Armor Express Core Values .


Work Environment:

This job is indoors in a traditional manufacturing/warehouse setting. Activities are primarily done while standing.

As a federal Contractor, Armor Express abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, or any other status protected by state or local law, and compensation inquiries, discussions, or disclosures. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by state or local law, and compensation inquiries, discussions, or disclosures.

Qualified individuals with a disability have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. Please contact Human Resources at humanresources@armorexpress.com for more information.