Lab Careers at Kettering Health
A place where our culture sets us apart and brings us together.
Diagnosis Starts Here
For most patients at Kettering Health, it starts in the lab. The laboratory service line is the backbone of diagnostic medicine across the system, collecting and testing the samples that guide clinical decisions, treatment plans, and patient outcomes at every campus.
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Collaboration
A collaborative, team-first environment with support on every shift.
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Work-life Balance
Leadership that prioritizes flexibility and work-life balance.
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Career Growth
Opportunities to grow and cross-train across imaging modalities.
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Innovation
Access to advanced technology and a diverse patient population.
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Explore Lab Careers Across the System
Laboratory roles at Kettering Health span entry-level positions through advanced technical and leadership roles. Whether you are just starting out or looking to move into a specialized area, there is a path here for you.
The Work Behind Every Diagnosis
Lab professionals at Kettering Health play a direct role in patient care without always being at the bedside. For many team members, that is exactly the appeal. The work is precise, consequential, and grounded in science, and the results you produce shape the decisions clinicians make every single day.
The team is built around collaboration. Standardized processes across all campuses mean that if a question comes up at one location, the entire network is a resource. No one is working in isolation, and that consistency also means strong onboarding no matter which campus you join.
What new team members can expect:
- A clear view of how your work connects directly to patient outcomes
- Hands-on training that builds on what you already know and fills in what is new
- Standardized workflows that make it easier to collaborate across campuses
- A team that takes quality seriously and supports each other when questions arise
Innovative Tools. Real Advancement.
From high-throughput automation to specialized pathology and histology work, the lab environment at Kettering Health gives team members access to a genuine path forward in their careers.
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High-Volume Automation
A large automation line at Kettering Health Main Campus processes high volumes of routine testing from across the system, giving lab professionals experience with modern, efficient laboratory technology.
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Specialized Practice Areas
No matter your interests, we have a career path for you — from tissue analysis and diagnostic pathology to infectious disease testing and organism identification. We offer career options across pathology, histology, microbiology, and molecular biology roles.
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Growth and Development Opportunities
Lab team members benefit from continuing education through vendor and accreditation partners to keep skills current and maintain certifications. For career growth, leadership roles typically require a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science and ASCP MLS certification, providing a clear pathway for advancement.
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Cross-Campus Collaboration
Standardized processes across all campuses mean lab professionals can draw on the knowledge and experience of colleagues network-wide, creating a stronger, more connected team regardless of location.
Build Your Lab Career
Whether you are a new medical laboratory scientist (MLS) graduate stepping into your first role or a certified laboratory assistant (CLA) using the lab as a launching pad for a broader healthcare career, Kettering Health is a place where you can develop real skills and find your footing quickly.
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At a Glance
425+
lab team members across the system
System-wide
standardized processes across every campus
Multiple
technical and leadership pathways available
High-volume
automation lines at Kettering Health Main Campus for system-wide throughput