Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Lab Technician (MLS, MT, MLT)

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Damariscotta (ME); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Temporary housing

Job summary

MaineHealth NorDx is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Lab Technician (MLS, MT, MLT) in Damariscotta, ME. Per Diem with shift variations, offering sign-on bonuses for eligible candidates and relocation/temporary housing if needed.

The role performs and monitors laboratory testing, confirms and reports results, and maintains instrument quality control and maintenance. Education and certification requirements apply, with potential cross-site placement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required in Medical Laboratory Technology or similar.
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Technician within six months of hire (ASCP/AMT).
• May be asked to work at other sites/locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform and monitor laboratory testing of patient specimens.
• Confirm, interpret, correlate, and report normal and abnormal results.
• Ensure accuracy, quality control and instrument maintenance.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Instrument maintenance

Education

Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Certification as Medical Laboratory Technician within six months (ASCP/AMT)

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Lab Technician (MLS, MT, MLT)

Location: Damariscotta, ME
Facility: NorDx
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: Varies
Job Category: Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 89621
Date Posted: Sep 27, 2026

Well qualified candidates with less than 2 years of experience are eligible to receive a $7,500.00 sign on bonus! While candidates with more than 2 years of experience are eligible to receive a $15,000 sign on bonus. This bonus will be prorated for Part Time or Per Diem positions. Relocation assistance and temporary housing if needed. Please note this bonus is not available to current MaineHealth employees or prior employees that have been separated for less than 6 months.

The Medical Laboratory Technician role is responsible for independently performing and monitoring laboratory testing of patient specimens and confirms, interprets, correlates, and reports normal and abnormal patient results and recognizes technical, instrumental and/or physiological problems and initiates resolutions. Responsible for accuracy, quality control and required instrument maintenance.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a similar field required.
• License/Certifications: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician required within six months of hire. by a recognized professional organization (e.g., ASCP, AMT)
• Experience: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: May be asked to work at other sites/locations as needed.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Salary and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.27 to $36.88 per hour.

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

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

Benefits

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 employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

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