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Labcorp

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Baltimore, MD

$32.50 - $43/hr

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RN - Catheterization Laboratory

Reston, VA · On-site

$2.2K/wk

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How much do laboratory helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for laboratory helper in Silver Spring, MD is $19.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.60 and $19.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a laboratory helper?

Laboratory Helpers are support staff who assist scientists, technicians, and researchers in laboratory settings. Their duties often include preparing and cleaning equipment, organizing materials, maintaining a clean work environment, and helping with basic experiments under supervision. They play a crucial role in ensuring that laboratory operations run smoothly and efficiently. While they typically do not conduct advanced experiments, their work is essential for the daily functioning of the lab.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a laboratory helper?

To thrive as a Laboratory Helper, you need basic knowledge of laboratory procedures, attention to detail, and at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, safety protocols, and inventory management systems is often required. Reliability, good organizational skills, and the ability to follow instructions precisely are standout soft skills in this position. These competencies ensure accurate support for laboratory operations, maintain safety standards, and contribute to efficient workflow.

What does a laboratory helper do?

Laboratory Helpers play a crucial role in maintaining smooth lab operations by handling tasks such as preparing and cleaning equipment, organizing supplies, disposing of waste materials safely, and assisting senior technicians with basic experiments and sample collection. They often ensure that workspaces remain tidy and that essential materials are readily available, which helps minimize disruptions for scientists and researchers. By supporting routine functions and adhering to safety protocols, Laboratory Helpers contribute to an efficient and safe environment, allowing the research team to focus on more specialized tasks.

What is the difference between Laboratory Helper vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectLaboratory HelperLaboratory Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalentPost-secondary education, often a diploma or associate degree
Work EnvironmentAssisting in labs, cleaning, preparing materialsPerforming tests, analyzing samples, operating lab equipment
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in research, medical, and industrial labs for support rolesCommonly employed in clinical, research, and industrial labs for technical tasks

While both roles support laboratory operations, Laboratory Helpers primarily assist with preparatory and support tasks, whereas Laboratory Technicians perform more technical testing and analysis. The Technician role typically requires more formal education and technical skills, making it suitable for those seeking a more advanced position in the lab environment.

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Infographic showing various Laboratory Helper job openings in Silver Spring, MD as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,381 per year, or $19.4 per hour.

Senior Laboratory/Diagnostics Consultant

Population Services International

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Job Title: Laboratory / Diagnostics Consultant
Department: One Health
Based in: Remote
Reports to: Senior Technical Advisor I, One Health

*Submissions due by August 21, 2026*

Who we are

PSI is a network of locally rooted, globally connected organizations working to achieve consumer-powered healthcare — people-centered health systems that ensure quality, affordable care wherever and whenever it is needed. Our origins in sexual and reproductive health have grown into a broader mission. Today, we work with the public and private sectors as well as local communities, prioritizing people’s voice and choice and developing solutions to meet their essential health needs. Over the past five decades, we have helped push boundaries, break taboos, set trends, and develop innovative solutions to complex global health challenges. 

Job Description

What we are looking for

PSI is implementing and actively pursuing Global Health Security activities in Sub-Saharan African and Southeastern Asian countries and is seeking a Senior Laboratory and Diagnostics Consultant with expertise in genomic surveillance, analytics, and antimicrobial resistance to provide technical leadership to these initiatives in Sierra Leone.

The project addresses GHS gaps in Sierra Leone across prevention, detection, and response capacities with an emphasis on system integration, improved data-use for decision-making and stronger One Health coordination, while building institutional capacity and supporting sustainable, government-led systems.

PSI is seeking a Senior Laboratory and Diagnostic Consultant to support laboratory system strengthening initiatives for a potential opportunity  - contingent on successful fundraising – to support its Global Health Security objectives in Sierra Leone, which include: 1) Strengthen detection capacity and laboratory systems; 2) Develop and strengthen sustainable surveillance systems; 3) Enhance data collection, analysis, interoperability, and reporting; and 4) Provide targeted outbreak detection and response support.

Your contributions

The Senior Laboratory and Diagnostic Consultant will contribute to the design, implementation, and monitoring of strategies to strengthen detection capacity and laboratory systems for human and animal health networks. Specifically, the consultant will contribute technical expertise in diagnostics (including genomic approaches and analysis) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) according to global best practices and in alignment with national policies.

The consultancy is with the PSI Global team and support to the Sierra Leone country team will be remote.  Short Term Technical Assistance (STTA) to Sierra Leone is possible and dependent on funding. It is also possible the consultant could support other countries and GHS initiatives as needed by PSI.

Contributions likely to include:

  1. Provide targeted technical support to public health, divisional, and animal health laboratories to strengthen diagnostic capacity, biosafety and biosecurity, and quality management systems
  2. Provide targeted technical support to improve genomic data analysis and AMR prevention
  3. Support standardization and implementation of laboratory quality management systems and participation in external quality assurance programs for priority pathogens.
  4. Contribute to data review sessions and analytic workshops to promote harmonized interpretation and use of surveillance and laboratory data across ministries.
  5. Support the establishment of AMR reference laboratory standard operating procedures and reporting systems.

Support the establishment of genomic surveillance and bioinformatics workflows

Qualifications

Your profile

Essential:

  • Master’s Degree or equivalent plus 10 years professional experience in microbiology, clinical diagnostics, genomics, or other related field
  • Comprehensive knowledge of infectious disease diagnostics
  • Prior experience implementing laboratory quality management systems
  • Familiarity with international biosafety regulations
  • Demonstrated competence in molecular and genomic diagnostic methods, including genomic data analysis 
  • Demonstrated experience conducting antimicrobial surveillance
  • Demonstrated experience strengthening laboratory/diagnostic capabilities during an infectious disease outbreak preferred

Desired:

  • Experience working in Sierra Leone
  • Experience working with international NGOs/ global health organizations

Specifics

The successful candidate will be offered a Consulting Agreement for a period of up to 50 days, including up to two short term technical assistance trips to Sierra Leone, with the possibility of extension.

Submission requirements (due by August 21, 2026):

  1. CV including at least 2 professional references
  2. Financial proposal including daily/hourly rate
  3. Cover letter

(optional) examples of previous relevant work

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