How to hire a molecular laboratory technologist

How to hire a molecular laboratory technologist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step molecular laboratory technologist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a molecular laboratory technologist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new molecular laboratory technologist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your molecular laboratory technologist job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a molecular laboratory technologist for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A molecular laboratory technologist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, molecular laboratory technologists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of molecular laboratory technologists.

   Type of Molecular Laboratory Technologist	Description	Hourly rate
   Molecular Laboratory Technologist	Medical laboratory technologists (commonly known as medical laboratory scientists) and medical laboratory technicians collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances.	$17-33
   Medical Technologist-Microbiology	A Medical Technologist-Microbiology helps in the detection and diagnosis of diseases and infections through appropriate laboratory analyses. They perform a wide range of virological, mycological, bacteriological, and parasitological tests to provide information on the causes and progress of diseases.	$19-36
   Medical Technologist, Generalist	A Medical Technologist Generalist performs day-to-day operations in the laboratory such as routine testing, quality control, and maintenance of instruments. They also develop, perform, and evaluate the accuracy of laboratory procedures.	$20-37

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Next-Generation Sequencing
   • Clinical Laboratory
   • Molecular Biology
   • Control Procedures
   • Extraction
   • Sops
   • Test Results
   • QC
   • Data Analysis
   • Harvest
   • RT-PCR
   • Lab Procedures
   • Laboratory Techniques
   • Extract DNA

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   Responsibilities:

   • Operate and manage standard quality control on laboratory equipment as well as some specialize equipment for serology studies.
   • Perform routine clinical tests on several enzymatic tests for galactosemia disease using paper chromatography - radiation imaging detection, spectrophotometry.
   • Interview and hire new employees.verse in HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your molecular laboratory technologist job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A molecular laboratory technologist can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, molecular laboratory technologists' average salary in alabama is 40% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level molecular laboratory technologists 46% less than senior-level molecular laboratory technologists.
   • Certifications. A molecular laboratory technologist with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a molecular laboratory technologist's salary.

   Average molecular laboratory technologist salary

   $51,239yearly

   $24.63 hourly rate

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   Entry-level molecular laboratory technologist salary

   $37,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a molecular laboratory technologist job description

   A molecular laboratory technologist job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a molecular laboratory technologist job description:

   Molecular laboratory technologist job description example

   Hello,
   
   Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:
   Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it. You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application. You can only apply one time to a job requisition. Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
   
   After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.
   
   Thank you,
   Human Resources
   
   Important Applications Instructions:
   
   Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/
   license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.
   
   
   Job Category:
   Health System
   
   Organization:
   Molecular Pathology
   
   Location/s:
   Main Campus Jackson
   
   Job Title:
   Charge Technologist - Lab Services - Molecular Pathology
   
   Job Summary:
   To provide area specific management of laboratory and pathology services. To ensure that quality operations are maintained that provide efficient, timely, and cost-effective laboratory services that support exceptional patient experiences. Accountable to laboratory administration, medical director, laboratory associates, and technical supervisors.
   
   Education & Experience
   Meet minimum qualifications for a Surg Tech, Cytogenetic Technologist, Registered Medical Technologist, Cytotechnologist, Histotechnician, Histotechnologist or Mortician, plus two (2) years of experience in area to be managed.Certifications, Licenses or Registration required: American Association of Bioanalyst, MT (AAB); American Medical Technologist, MT (AMT); American Society for Clinical Pathology, MT (ASCP); American Society for Clinical Pathology, MLS (ASCP); National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel CLS (NCA); or equivalent categorical registration in medical technology such as RMT (ISCLT); American Society for Clinical Pathology, CT (ASCP); or American Society for Clinical Pathology, HT (ASCP), HLT (ASCP); American Society for Hisocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI), National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel, CLSP (CG) (NCA). HHS (Health and Human Services-National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel; International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards.
   
   Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
   Knowledge of laboratory and experience with regulatory and accreditation of laboratory operations. Knowledge of management operations.Responsibilities
   Provides direct technical support to lab operations and staff; assists in troubleshooting and offers consultation to employees, physicians and customers; assists in implementing effective quality improvement monitors that meet the area's needs. Monitors, reports, and improves key quality performance indicators. Seeks the assistance of the technical supervisor, manager, lab director, or medical director as needed.Works with technical supervisor and/or manager to ensure regulatory and accreditation requirements are met. Maintains records and documents for cap compliance. Offers recommendations for deficiencies. Serves as preceptor for competency assessments for new and tenured employees.Enforces hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Provides effective performance management of employees, offering input on performance evaluations and disciplinary counseling as requested. Recommends appropriate staffing; monitors productivity, training/development, and technical competency. Focuses on employee satisfaction and retention.Performs tasks that are consistent with the strategies, goals, and budget such as inventory ordering and management, productivity monitoring and documentation, scheduling and assigning tasks to others.Serves as a communication liaison between the laboratory administration and staff.Promotes teamwork and customer service. Effectively communicates using appropriate verbal and written skills. Ensures that official communications are timely, complete, relevant, and appropriate in content and format. The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
   Physical and Environmental DemandsRequires frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, constant exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, frequent working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, frequent travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, constant standing, frequent twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
   
   Time Type:
   Full time
   
   FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
   No
   
   Pay Class:
   Hourly
   
   FTE %:
   100
   
   Work Shift:
   Rotating
   
   Benefits Eligibility:
   Benefits Eligible
   
   Job Posting Date:
   08/24/2022
   
   Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

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5. Post your job

   To find molecular laboratory technologists for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any molecular laboratory technologists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level molecular laboratory technologists with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your molecular laboratory technologist job on Zippia to find and recruit molecular laboratory technologist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting molecular laboratory technologists requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new molecular laboratory technologist

   Once you've found the molecular laboratory technologist candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new molecular laboratory technologist. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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