Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Sentara Hospitals

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Suffolk, VA Until 9/13/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted May 10, 2026 Last posted July 15, 2026
Job description

City/State

Suffolk, VA

Work Shift

Second (Evenings)

Overview:

Sentara Belleharbour, in Suffolk, VA is hiring a lab tech to work full time evenings (3p-1130p) in the clinical lab.  

Sign on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates! 

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Laboratory Technician, duties are to perform laboratory tests; interpret results; documents and reports results. Maintains department equipment, instruments, and tools.

Education

  • Bachelor’s in medical technology or Biology/Chemical Science
  • Associates degree in Medical Technology

Certification/Licensure

  • ASCP or AMT certification; OR AAB certification for MLS only
  • Eligible for certification

keyword: MLS, medical laboratory scientist, MT, technologist, laboratory technician, Talroo-Allied Health, Laboratory Services, MLT

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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara BelleHarbour is a state-of-the-art outpatient medical center located in North Suffolk. From family medicine and specialty care to physical therapy and lab and imaging services, to outpatient surgery and 24-hour emergency care, Sentara BelleHarbour is proud to serve the community in North Suffolk.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.


In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

About this role

Summary

Perform lab tests, interpret results, maintain equipment, and report findings in clinical laboratory.

Job title

Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Experience level

eligible for certification

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Suffolk, VA; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

ASCPAMTAAB certificationMLSlaboratory testslaboratory equipment

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

clinical labmedical technologybiologychemical science
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Suffolk, VA, USA

On-site City