PermanentPosted 9 days ago

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Sentara Healthcare · Virginia Beach, VA

$37.13–$54.39/ hourPay published by the employer
  • EmployerSentara Healthcare
  • LocationVirginia Beach, VA
  • EmploymentFull time
  • Posted9 days ago
  • RequisitionJR-107465
  • ProfessionMedical Laboratory Scientist

About this role

Sentara Healthcare is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Virginia Beach, VA. The employer published a pay range of $37.13–$54.39 per hour, and the listing is for a full time position. We list it here with the published pay so you can compare it with other medical laboratory scientist roles before you apply.

Medical laboratory scientists run and validate tests on patient samples and report results to clinicians.

How this pay compares

The midpoint of this range, $45.76 per hour, is 20% above the median of 17 Lab Scientist postings with published pay in Virginia ($38.26 per hour).

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Virginia Beach, VA at a glance

  • $26.29/hrmedian pay, Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area
  • $20–$34middle half of earners, per hour
  • 98price level, U.S. = 100
  • 3hospitals listed by CMS in Virginia Beach
  • The metro median is 10% below the Virginia statewide median of $29.19 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour.
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $26.29 median hour in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk buys what $26.84 buys at the national price level.
  • Federal per diem for travel assignments in Virginia Beach: $146 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals.

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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024), BEA regional price parities, CMS hospital directory, HRSA shortage areas, GSA per diem, state licensing boards. These are area figures, not this employer’s offer.

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What do medical laboratory scientists get paid at other employers in Virginia?

  • Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA$45.76/hr
  • VCU Health System AuthorityRichmond, VA$41.14/hr
  • Quest DiagnosticsChantilly, VA$40.02/hr

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Typical requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or a related science
  • ASCP certification (MLS)
  • State license in some states

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