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Medical Laboratory Technologist

Dublin, OH · On-site

$28.86 - $32.86/hr

Associates in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) OR Bachelors in Medical Lab Science (MLS). * Regular science degrees require 1 year of lab experience. * Bench laboratory experience. * ASCP ...

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How much do medical laboratory tech jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average weekly pay for medical laboratory tech in Ohio is $1,704.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,059.62 and $2,175.00 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a medical laboratory tech?

Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) are healthcare professionals who perform laboratory tests on blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids to help diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases. They work under the supervision of medical technologists or laboratory managers and operate sophisticated lab equipment, analyze results, and ensure the accuracy of data. MLTs play a critical role in patient care by providing timely and reliable test results that aid physicians in making clinical decisions.

What does a medical laboratory tech do?

As a Medical Laboratory Tech, your daily tasks typically include preparing and analyzing blood, urine, and tissue samples, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring test results are accurate and timely. You play a crucial role in patient care by providing essential data that helps physicians diagnose and treat illnesses. Collaboration with other healthcare professionals, such as nurses and doctors, is frequent, especially when clarifying test results or prioritizing urgent cases. Attention to detail and strict adherence to safety protocols are key to success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical laboratory tech?

To thrive as a Medical Laboratory Tech, you need a solid background in biology, chemistry, and laboratory procedures, typically supported by an associate degree in clinical laboratory science and relevant certification (such as ASCP). Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), automated analyzers, and quality control protocols is essential. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication are key soft skills for ensuring accuracy and collaborating with healthcare teams. These skills are crucial for delivering precise diagnostic results that directly impact patient care and medical decision-making.

What is the difference between Medical Laboratory Tech vs Medical Laboratory Scientist?

AspectMedical Laboratory TechMedical Laboratory Scientist
CredentialsAssociate's degree, certification (e.g., ASCP)Bachelor's or higher degree, certification (e.g., ASCP)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, diagnostic labsHospitals, research labs, public health labs
Job ResponsibilitiesPerform routine tests, prepare specimensAnalyze complex data, interpret results, supervise

Medical Laboratory Techs typically hold an associate's degree and perform routine testing in various healthcare settings. Medical Laboratory Scientists usually have a bachelor's degree and handle more complex analyses, often supervising Techs. Both roles are essential in diagnostic labs, but Scientists generally have broader responsibilities and advanced credentials.

What cities in Ohio are hiring for Medical Laboratory Tech jobs?

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Infographic showing various Medical Laboratory Tech job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,616 per year, or $42.6 per hour.

Adjunct - Medical Laboratory Technology Generalist Instructor

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

Cincinnati State
Education Programs Administration • 10K+ employees
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$700/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Adjunct - Medical Laboratory Technology Generalist Instructor
This posting is part of an ongoing recruitment effort. Applications are accepted year-round, and qualified candidates will be contacted as positions become available.
Overview:
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College invite applications for an Adjunct - Medical Laboratory Technology Generalist Instructor. This position includes teaching responsibilities for lectures and laboratories in Generalist courses in the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. This position requires an individual that works well with others as a team member to achieve shared vision and goals for the Cincinnati State Medical Laboratory Technology Program.
Essential Duties:
  • Prepare and deliver lectures, facilitate classroom discussions.
  • Determine materials needed, prepare specimens and facilitate student laboratories.
  • Evaluate student performance and assign grades according to program standards.
  • Challenge, engage and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect.
  • Promote student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching students and engaging them in the learning process.
  • Complete all end of term responsibilities, including submission of final grades, copies of exams, attendance records, and all other designated materials on a timely basis to the Academic Office.
  • Consult with program chair or other appropriate College personnel on questions or issues involving course curricula, instructional strategies, and College policies and procedures.
  • Respond to requests (e.g., from students, faculty, department heads, committee chairs, Records Office) in a timely and thorough manner.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree from a NAACLS accredited MLS program
  • Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP)
  • A minimum two (2) years of recent work experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree from a NAACLS accredited MLS program
  • Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP)
  • Minimum of four (4) years of recent work experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist
  • Documented experience with active teaching and learning strategies in a community college, professional training or other higher education environment.

Desired Competencies:
  • Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including written and oral with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population.
  • Ability and willingness to successfully interact with academic, clinical, and accreditation personnel.
  • Self-motivated, team player with strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with others, assuring timeliness, dependability and accuracy.
  • Knowledge and skill in computer usage with a variety of software is required.

Details:
Reports To: Dean, Health and Public Safety Division
Program Chair, Medical Laboratory Technology Program
Position Level: Adjunct
Compensation: $700/lecture hour
Job Category: Non-Bargaining
Contractual Affiliation: N/A
Exempt Classification: Non-Exempt
Status: Part-time
Cincinnati State is an E-Verify employer:
  • If you're hired, you must complete a Form I-9, which verifies your identity and your legal right to work in the U.S.
  • You'll need to provide original, acceptable documents-no photocopies-to complete the I-9 process.
  • A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: USCIS I-9 website

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
  1. The institution declares that it will educate students by means of free, open, and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth.
  2. The institution declares that its duty is to equip students with the opportunity to develop the intellectual skills they need to reach their own, informed conclusions.
  3. The institution declares its commitment to not requiring, favoring, disfavoring, or prohibiting speech or lawful assembly.
  4. The institution declares it is committed to create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth, and tolerates the differences in opinion that naturally occur in a public higher education community.
  5. The institution declares that its duty is to treat all faculty, staff, and students as individuals, to hold them to equal standards, and to provide them equality of opportunity, with regard to those individuals' race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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