Laboratory Technician

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Belfast (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth is hiring a Laboratory Technician to perform and monitor laboratory testing of patient specimens per procedures and regulatory standards. The role ensures accuracy, quality control, and instrument maintenance; may train staff as directed.

Based in Belfast, ME, the position is full-time with evening shifts, requiring travel among MaineHealth sites to support care teams.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s Degree preferred.
• License/Certifications: Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification preferred.
• Experience: Six months of healthcare experience preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Must be able to travel among company sites.

Responsibilities

• The Laboratory Technician role independently performs and monitors laboratory testing of patient specimens according to established procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Recognizes technical, instrumental problems and initiates resolutions.
• Assumes responsibility for accuracy, quality control and required instrument maintenance.
• May provide training of laboratory and/or other health care personnel as directed.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Travel between sites

Education

Associate’s Degree

Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification

Job description

Location: Belfast, ME
Facility: NorDx
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Evening
Job Category: Professional - Clinical
Req #: 94142
Date Posted: Sep 24, 2026

Summary

The Laboratory Technician role independently performs and monitors laboratory testing of patient specimens according to established procedures and regulatory requirements.
Recognizes technical, instrumental problems and initiates resolutions.
Assumes responsibility for accuracy, quality control and required instrument maintenance.
May provide training of laboratory and/or other health care personnel as directed.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Associate’s Degree preferred.
• License/Certifications: Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification preferred.
• Experience: Six months of healthcare experience preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Must be able to travel among company sites.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $20.68to $25.10 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

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Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.