The increasing demand for healthcare as the population ages is fueling a demand for Lab Scientists. Travel jobs for Lab Scientists are available in many areas of the United States, primarily in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic laboratories. Job descriptions for Lab Scientists (also referred to as Laboratory Scientists, Lab Technologists, Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Medical Laboratory Scientists, or Medical Technologists) include using specialized laboratory equipment to perform tests on biological specimens. Healthcare providers use the results of these tests to help prevent, diagnose, and manage medical conditions such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Explore travel Lab Scientist jobs today.
Job responsibilities for Lab Scientists include testing and analyzing samples (such as blood, urine, and tissue) to obtain data that healthcare providers can use to better care for patients. Lab Scientists also are often responsible for quality improvement initiatives and supervising Laboratory Technicians. The average annual salary for Lab Scientists in the United States is about $58,000.