
Hospital | Lab Tech
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Medical Lab Technologist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $48.75
- Weekly
- $1,950
- Yearly (full-time)
- $101,400
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 2, 2026
This job pays about $48.75/hour — 28% above the median for Medical Lab Technologist jobs in Massachusetts ($38.04/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Medical Lab Technologist jobs in Massachusetts right now
- 8 open Medical Lab Technologist jobs in Massachusetts from 4 agencies, 2 of them in Cambridge.
- Pay in these listings: $29.25 – $64.14/hour, median $39.50/hour.
- Typical Medical Lab Technologist pay in Massachusetts: $38.04/hour ($79,123/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($39.03/hour across 5 jobs).
Job description
Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) – Chemistry & Diagnostic Immunology | Hospital Contract
Join a hospital laboratory in Cambridge, Massachusetts, as a Medical Technologist specializing in Chemistry and Diagnostic Immunology. This 13-week clinical laboratory contract is ideal for local candidates seeking Massachusetts medical technologist jobs and the opportunity to deliver accurate, timely diagnostic testing on an overnight shift.
Medical Technologist Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,880–$2,020
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Healthcare Setting: Hospital laboratory
- Laboratory Specialty: Chemistry and Diagnostic Immunology
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- End Date: January 30, 2027
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Overnight nights, 11:15 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
- Shift Duration: 8 hours
- Shifts per Week: 5
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
- Weekend Requirements: Yes
- Holiday Coverage: As needed
- Candidate Eligibility: Local candidates only
Medical Technologist Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related laboratory science field
- At least 3 years of experience in a matching Medical Technologist specialty, including clinical Chemistry experience
- Current Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) registration or certification through ASCP, or an equivalent credential from NCA, AMT, or HEW
- Strong knowledge of clinical laboratory procedures, quality control, specimen processing, and diagnostic testing
- Ability to work independently on overnight shifts and participate in on-call coverage
- Two recent manager references
Medical Technologist Responsibilities
- Perform and evaluate quality control procedures to support reliable clinical laboratory results
- Conduct Chemistry and Diagnostic Immunology testing, including STAT and routine laboratory work
- Receive and process a variety of laboratory specimens accurately and efficiently
- Enter test data using the Meditech computer system, computerized worksheets, and instrument interfaces
- Participate in proficiency testing and department quality improvement audits
- Troubleshoot and resolve basic laboratory instrument issues
- Assist with the development of new laboratory methods and evaluate cost feasibility when requested
- Train new employees on department procedures and policies
- Participate in department meetings and collaborate with laboratory staff to improve workflow
- Provide on-call coverage as assigned
Why Work in Cambridge, Massachusetts?
This Medical Technologist contract is based in Cambridge, a vibrant and walkable community known for its academic energy, innovation, cultural attractions, and convenient access to the greater Boston area.
Apply now to join this hospital laboratory team and advance your Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist career in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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