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How much do lab safety officer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for lab safety officer in Florida is $50,119.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,500.00 and $59,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by lab safety officers in ensuring compliance with safety regulations?

Lab Safety Officers often encounter challenges such as promoting a strong safety culture among staff, keeping up-to-date with evolving regulations, and ensuring consistent compliance across multiple teams or departments. They must balance enforcing rules while also educating and supporting lab personnel to adopt best practices. Regular audits, training sessions, and open communication are key strategies used to overcome these challenges and maintain a safe working environment.

What is a lab safety officer?

Lab Safety Officers are professionals responsible for ensuring that laboratories operate in compliance with safety regulations and standards. They develop and implement safety protocols, conduct regular inspections, and provide safety training to lab personnel. Lab Safety Officers also investigate accidents, manage hazardous materials, and work to prevent potential safety hazards in the laboratory environment. Their role is crucial in maintaining a safe workplace and protecting both people and the environment from laboratory-related risks.

What is the difference between Lab Safety Officer vs Lab Technician?

AspectLab Safety OfficerLab Technician
CredentialsCertifications in safety, OSHA trainingTechnical degrees or certifications in laboratory procedures
Work EnvironmentFocus on safety protocols, compliance, inspectionsPerforming experiments, sample analysis, equipment handling
Employer & Industry UsageResearch labs, healthcare, manufacturingResearch institutions, hospitals, industrial labs

The Lab Safety Officer primarily ensures safety compliance and manages safety protocols, while the Lab Technician focuses on conducting laboratory tests and experiments. Both roles may require safety training, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lab safety officer?

To thrive as a Lab Safety Officer, you need a solid understanding of laboratory safety protocols, chemical handling, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by a science degree and relevant safety certifications. Familiarity with safety management systems (SMS), incident reporting software, and OSHA or EPA regulations is crucial. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to educate and influence others are vital soft skills in this role. These skills ensure a safe laboratory environment, reduce accidents, and maintain regulatory compliance.
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Infographic showing various Lab Safety Officer job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,119 per year, or $24.1 per hour.

Sr Medical Lab Scientist - Laboratory Medicine

Health First

Melbourne, FL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Health First rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 119 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

231st of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Job Requirements
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Medical Lab Scientist (Sr. MLS) performs oversight functions, in accordance with all pertinent federal and state accreditation agencies on all diagnostic tests in medical laboratory to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, ensuring validity and accuracy of test results. Oversees clinical laboratory testing tasks of various complexities, while engaging in no harm, high-quality, consumer-centric experience, and stewardship by working as a member of Health First laboratory leadership team.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES
  1. Performs oversight tasks, in lieu of supervisor, on all clinical laboratory testing of various complexities, in a timely and efficient manner using various laboratory equipment, devices or via manual method in compliance with all HF policies and procedures, along with all pertinent federal and state accreditation agency requirements. The Sr. MLS will provide daily oversight of clinical chemistry, toxicology, transfusion services, urinalysis, hemostasis, hematology, microbiology, immunology, and point of care, as assigned by lab leadership.
  2. Performs & assigns quality control tasks, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting of on various laboratory tests & equipment ensuring accuracy and validity. Assists lab supervisor in performing validation of new tests, equipment, or methodology. Coordinates, provides direction, and assists with all instruments, processes, correlations, test method verification and validation studies. Provides accurate and timely information and written communication to facilitate and complete projects in a timely manner.
  3. Shows commitment to culture "Continuous Quality Improvement" through incorporation of evidenced medicine, benchmarking, and implementation of recommended guidelines.
  4. Competent in use & management of various electronic medical record (EMR) applications used for patient records & results as established by laboratory procedures. Ensures departmental competency of EMR users. Efficiently abstracts info and provide actionable recommendations to laboratory leadership.
  5. Performs data analysis, research, reviews, and provides lab leadership with summaries and recommendations based on data.
  6. Communicates effectively within the laboratory, external clinical departments, other healthcare professionals, clients, and customers. Observes AIDET in customer communication. Reports issues & departmental needs supervisor.
  7. Assists laboratory leadership in coordinating and maintaining a comprehensive quality control, improvement, quality assurance program, orientation, training, competency requirements, proficiency testing, supply management, document control to include writing & revising of policies and procedures. Coordinates accreditation inspections, peer inspections, submits corrective action responses, root-cause-analyses, monitors and oversees lab safety portals, and coordinates with lab leaders in implementation and follow-up of appropriate quality-related corrective actions.
  8. Demonstrates effective communication with co-workers and management to include proper escalation when necessary. Available to meet laboratory staffing demands as assigned by supervisor. May be appointed as lab's Safety Officer.
  9. Performs other duties related to healthcare operations as delegated by laboratory or Health First leadership.

Work Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or any related field, as outlined by CLIA.
  • Work Experience: Two (2) years as MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), MT (AAB), MT (AMT)
  • Licensure: Medical Technologist licensure by the State of Florida and in accordance with CLIA.
  • Certification: None
  • Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
  1. Proficient in required computer applications.
  2. Work autonomously with minimal supervision.
  3. Strong skills in critical thinking, prioritization and organization of tasks, communication skills (written and verbal in English).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Work Experience: 5 years as a Medical Lab Scientist
  • Licensure: Lab Supervisor's License through the State of Florida.
  • Certification: MLS(ASCP) also formerly known as MT(ASCP), MT (AAB), MT (AMT), Specialist Certification by ASCP (SBB, SC, SH, SM, etc.)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Able to endure >8-hour workday in periods of high demand.
  • Must pass color blindness test.
  • Visual acuity and manual dexterity to perform clinical/technical tasks.
  • Must be able to lift 10-20 lbs. unassisted.
  • Required travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.

Benefits
ABOUT HEALTH FIRST
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.
Schedule : Full-Time
Shift Times : days
Paygrade : PG-40

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Health First has been providing quality care to Brevard county residents for over 23 years. Health First delivers healthcare services throughout Brevard County with a network comprised of 4 hospitals with 868 beds, a health plan, and outpatient/wellness services including diagnostics, home health care, sleep centers, fitness facilities, pharmacy, cardiac rehabilitation, physical therapy, aging services, a hospice program, and bone/wellness center.

Industry

Health care and social assistance and medical equipment and supplies manufacturing

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Rockledge, FL, US

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