Med Lab Tech in Charleston, South Carolina
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Charleston, SC
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,471/Per Week
- Profession
- Medical Lab Technologist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $36.77
- Weekly
- $1,471
- Yearly (full-time)
- $76,492
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $36.77/hour — 38% above the median for Medical Lab Technologist jobs in South Carolina ($26.58/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 South Carolina right now
- 14 open Medical Lab Technologist jobs in South Carolina from 3 agencies, 7 of them in Charleston.
- Pay in these listings: $35.62 – $44.93/hour, median $37.44/hour.
- Typical Medical Lab Technologist pay in South Carolina: $26.58/hour ($55,286/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($37.55/hour across 6 jobs).
Job description
Join a travel healthcare contract in Charleston as a Medical Technologist specializing in microbiology. You will prepare specimens, plate cultures, read Gram stains, perform identification and susceptibility testing, and set up rapid molecular testing using BioFire Torch panels and Cepheid assays. The assignment follows five 8-hour shifts from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with rotating weekend and holiday coverage and no on-call requirement. Your work will remain focused within the microbiology service line, making this a strong fit for an experienced laboratory professional who enjoys culture interpretation and specialized testing.
Weather:
Charleston typically offers mild, comfortable conditions around this time of year, with pleasant temperatures for exploring the city, occasional light showers, and refreshing coastal breezes.
Fun Things To Do:
• Historic Charleston: Walk the colorful streets, view historic architecture, and explore the waterfront.
• Charleston Harbor Cruise: Enjoy a scenic boat ride with views of the harbor, bridges, and coastline.
• Day Trip to Folly Beach: Spend the day on the sand, browse local shops, and enjoy the laid-back beach town.
• Day Trip to Beaufort: Discover waterfront parks, historic streets, and Lowcountry scenery in this charming coastal town.
• Magnolia Plantation and Gardens: Explore landscaped gardens, walking paths, and peaceful outdoor spaces.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Charleston, South Carolina
Shift: 8-hour days, 5 shifts per week, 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; rotating weekends and holidays
Duration: 13 weeks, 40 hours per week
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