Medical Laboratory Scientist: Mayo Clinic in Phoenix

Doctors Worldwide; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 44,083 - 67,502; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Phoenix is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the Microbiology Lab. This full-time on-site position in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology focuses on diagnostic testing, quality control, and clear reporting to physicians.

Compensation ranges from $32.43 to $48.66 per hour, with a 4x10 schedule and rotating weekends. Required is a bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, or Chemistry, and MLS/H/C/BB ASCP or AMT within 18 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• MLS/H/C/BB ASCP or AMT certification due within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex laboratory tests on patient specimens.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Document results to ensure traceability.
• Conduct quality control checks and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Problem-solving

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, or Chemistry

Job description

• Medical Laboratory Scientist: Mayo Clinic in Phoenix

Medical Laboratory Scientist: Mayo Clinic in Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona

Start Date 07/21/2026

40.55 Full-Time

Mayo Clinic is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist for its Microbiology Lab in Phoenix, Arizona . This is a full-time, on-site role in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology. The work centers on diagnostic testing for patient specimens, quality control, and clear reporting to physicians and other healthcare providers. Pay is $32.43 to $48.66 an hour.

The schedule runs four 10-hour shifts from 11:00am to 9:30pm, with rotating weekends and holidays. The role is nonexempt and benefits eligible. A bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field is required. MLS/H/C/BB ASCP or AMT is due within 18 months of hire.

• Role: Medical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology Lab - ARZ
• Employer: Mayo Clinic
• Location: Phoenix, Arizona
• Pay: $32.43 to $48.66 an hour
• Employment Type: Full-Time

Microbiology Lab Work

The role covers complex laboratory tests on patient specimens, operation and maintenance of lab equipment, and documentation that keeps results traceable. It also includes quality control checks and safety procedures.

The work asks for attention to detail, manual dexterity, problem-solving, communication, and computer skills. Mayo Clinic places the job in a microbiology lab with rotating weekends and holidays, so the shift pattern stays structured.