Med Lab Tech in New Haven, Connecticut
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- New Haven, CT
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,859/Per Week
- Profession
- Medical Lab Technologist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $46.48
- Weekly
- $1,859
- Yearly (full-time)
- $96,668
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $46.48/hour — 48% above the median for Medical Lab Technologist jobs in Connecticut ($31.40/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.
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel assignment as a Medical Technologist in a microbiology laboratory in New Haven. You will work night shifts processing microbiology specimens and performing testing, with a strong preference for experience using BACTEC, Gram stain, and Beaker. The schedule includes rotating weekends and holidays, offering a focused overnight routine for travelers who enjoy laboratory work after dark. Candidates with ASCP MLS, MLT, M, SM, MB, or AMT credentials are welcome, and first-time travelers may be considered. A minimum of two years of hospital clinical laboratory experience is required.
Weather:
Expect generally cool, crisp weather with a mix of comfortable daytime conditions, chilly evenings, and occasional rain. Layered clothing and a light waterproof jacket are useful for exploring the area between shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
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Local outing: Explore New Haven’s downtown restaurants, cafés, and independent shops.
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Local outing: Visit nearby galleries, museums, and cultural attractions.
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Local outing: Enjoy a walk through the city’s parks and historic neighborhoods.
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Day trip: Spend a day exploring Connecticut’s coastal communities and waterfront areas.
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Day trip: Take a scenic outing to nearby towns for shopping, dining, and sightseeing.
Job Specifics:
City and State: New Haven, Connecticut
Shift: 8-hour nights, 11:30 p.m.–8:00 a.m.; five shifts per week with rotating weekends and holidays
Duration: 13 weeks, 40 hours per week
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