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NCSU

Temporary Lab Technician

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

Position Information Posting Number PG195181TM Position Number 11ASO3482 Position Type Temporary Essential Job Duties The purpose is to conduct basic lab, greenhouse, and field activities, such as ...

Susteon

Lab Technician

Morrisville, NC · On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

It's how we move breakthroughs from the lab to commercial scale, and how we keep advanced materials innovation and manufacturing here in the U.S. We work in close partnership with national labs ...

NCSU

Medical Lab Technologist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Position Information Posting Number PG195266TM Position Number 19PLS05646 Position Type Temporary Essential Job Duties Lab technologist to perform routine testing in Cytology, Coagulation, Hematology ...

NCSU

Temporary Lab/Field Research Technician

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

Position Information Posting Number PG195264TM Position Number 11ASO3506 Position Type Temporary Essential Job Duties Lab and field support for research trials, prepare, assemble and design online ...

NCSU

Temporary Undergrad Lab/Field Technician

Raleigh, NC

$16.50 - $22/hr

Maintain cleanliness and organization in the lab, ensuring a conducive environment for research activities. * Data Entry and Record-Keeping: Accurately record experimental data, maintain detailed ...

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How much do weekend lab jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend lab in Raleigh, NC is $24.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.70 and $27.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Weekend Lab?

A Weekend Lab job typically refers to a laboratory technician or assistant position where the primary work schedule falls on weekends. Employees in this role are responsible for performing lab tests, managing samples, maintaining equipment, and recording data, often in hospitals, research facilities, or diagnostic labs. Weekend Lab staff play a critical part in ensuring continuous laboratory operations, especially when full-time weekday staff are unavailable. These positions may require technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Weekend Lab jobs are ideal for individuals seeking flexible work hours or supplemental income.

What are some unique challenges faced by professionals working in a Weekend Lab position?

Professionals in a Weekend Lab role often encounter challenges such as managing time-sensitive experiments with limited weekday support and adapting to a quieter, sometimes solitary work environment. Being responsible for ongoing research or diagnostic work during weekends requires strong organization and the ability to troubleshoot issues independently. Collaboration with weekday staff is essential, so clear documentation and effective communication are key to ensuring continuity and data integrity across shifts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Weekend Lab technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Lab Technician, you need a solid understanding of laboratory procedures, attention to detail, and at least an associate degree or certification in laboratory science. Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), automated analyzers, and standard lab equipment is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently are crucial soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure accurate test results, efficient workflow, and reliable laboratory operations during weekend shifts.

What is the difference between Weekend Lab vs Medical Laboratory Technician?

AspectWeekend LabMedical Laboratory Technician
CredentialsTypically requires a certification or training specific to weekend shiftsRequires an associate degree in medical laboratory technology and certification
Work EnvironmentLaboratories operating on weekend schedules, often in hospitals or clinicsHospitals, clinics, or diagnostic labs during regular or weekend hours
Industry UsageUsed in healthcare settings needing weekend coverageStandard role in medical diagnostics and lab testing

Weekend Lab roles focus on providing laboratory services during weekends, often requiring specific certifications for weekend work. Medical Laboratory Technicians perform diagnostic tests in healthcare labs, usually with formal education and certification. While both work in lab environments, Weekend Lab positions are tailored for weekend shifts, whereas Medical Laboratory Technicians work throughout the week. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find roles aligned with their credentials and scheduling preferences.

What are the most commonly searched types of Lab jobs in Raleigh, NC?

The most popular types of Lab jobs in Raleigh, NC are:

What cities near Raleigh, NC are hiring for Weekend Lab jobs?

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Infographic showing various Weekend Lab job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 3% Temporary, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $51,050 per year, or $24.5 per hour.

Medical Lab Scientist - Stem Cell Lab - Second Shift

Duke Health

Durham, NC

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

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Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories

Pursue your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in the state-of-the-art Duke Health laboratories. Duke Health laboratories are College of American Pathologists accredited and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments certified. The multidisciplinary team is committed to serving the rare and complex testing needs of Duke Health patients by providing timely and accurate results, educating the next generation of laboratorians, scientists and physicians, and researching and developing the cutting-edge diagnostics of tomorrow.


Medical Lab Scientist, Advanced in the Stem Cell Lab at Duke University Hospital. Monday - Friday, Second Shift: either 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. or 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. One on-call weekend per month.

This position is eligible for the second-shift differential and a $5,000 commitment bonus.

Stem Cell or Blood Bank experience, as well as ASCP certification strongly preferred.

General Description
Perform a variety of routine and complex technical tasks in the performance of laboratory tests and procedures to obtain data for use in the treatment of disease. Job duties include, but are not limited, quality control, clerical tasks (EMMES data entry, patient lab file reviews, completion of CIMBTR forms, etc). ABO Typing, viability testing, sterility testing, thawing of cellular products (37C, Dextran Albumin Thaws), and cryopreservation of autologous and allogeneic cellular products to include, but not limited to: HPC, Cord Blood, HPC, Apheresis, HPC, Marrow, MNC, Apheresis, etc. Receipt and/or distribution of incoming or outgoing NMDP cellular products using sterile techniques.

Duties Performed: (Technical Duties)
1. QC on Sysmex Hematology Analyzer2. 37C thawing of cellular products (in STCL and on inpatient units)3. Viability testing using trypan blue (or automated method)
4. ABO/Rh confirmatory testing of cellular products
5. Sterility testing of cellular products pre- and/or post-processing
6. Dextran Albumin thawing of cellular products in the STCL
7. Cryopreservation of cellular products (HPC, Apheresis, HPC, Marrow, HPC, Cord Blood, MNC, Apheresis, etc)
8. CD34+ / CD56+ selection/depletion procedures
9. Processing outgoing NMDP (Be the Match) products including CIBMTR data entry
10. Processing incoming NMDP (Be the Match) products for infusion
11. Processing of fresh, allogeneic products for cryopreservation, infusion
12. Processing of fresh, autologous products for cryopreservation, infusion
13. Disposal and documentation of cellular products approved for discard
14. Working with liquid nitrogen freezers
15. All other job-related duties that are deemed necessary in the laboratory.

Duties Performed: (Clerical or Administrative Duties)
1. STCL EMMES database data entry requirements2. EPIC (clinical medical record used on-site)3. File Reviews required for laboratory batch records
4. Completion of quality control worksheets daily, weekly, monthly, etc
5. Filing of laboratory results in designated/secured file cabinets
6. Processing and testing of outgoing NMDP products including completion of CIBMTR data forms to meet deadlines
7. Processing and testing of incoming NMDP products for infusion
8. Processing and testing of allogeneic fresh products for infusion

Equipment Used:
1. Biological safety cabinets (BSC)2. 37C water bath3. Sysmex XN-450 hematology analyzer (or equivalent)
4. BacTAlert 3D Microbiology analyzer
5. 1-10 C refrigerators
6. -20C freezers
7. -80C freezers
8. Cryomed controlled rate freezing chambers
9. LN2 vapor freezers
10. Light microscope
11. LN2 dry shippers (MVE, etc)
12. Sorvall RC3C Plus refrigerated centrifuge or equivalent
13. Mini-vortex
14. Sebra heat sealer
15. Sterile tubing welder
16. Pipets
17. Plasma extractor
18. Digital scale
19. Manual tubing stripper
20. Demand 128 label printer and labeling software (DigiTrax)
21. Cellometer
22. Miltenyi CliniMACS
23. Computers
24. REES Temperature Monitoring System
25. Demand ISBT 128 Labeling System for cellular products

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelors of Science/Bachelor of Arts in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science; or Medical Technology required. Minimum educational or experience requirements may be modified on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) director if minimal CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) requirements are met by the employee for the tasks being performed.

Experience

None required

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Certification preferred.


Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.


Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.


Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.


Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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