DLS named “Best Places to Work” in Hawaii for 2025

For the fifth year in a row, Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc. (DLS) has been recognized as one of Hawaii’s Best Places to Work, a testament to its commitment to both employee engagement and exceptional patient care. Now nearing its 40th anniversary, DLS continues to grow, innovate and uphold its responsibility as a trusted provider of laboratory services across the islands.

In 2024, DLS expanded its reach through growing partnerships with multiple healthcare systems, improving access to quality care on Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i Island and in Central O‘ahu. This collaboration reflects DLS’s ongoing mission to bring laboratory services closer to the communities that need them most. While expansion is important, the DLS leadership team recognizes that its true strength lies in its people.

DLS fosters a workplace culture rooted in innovation, compassion, aloha, respect and excellence (ICARE). These values are reflected in the way employees interact with patients and clients, collaborate with colleagues and contribute to the community. The DLS workforce plays a vital role in ensuring accurate, high-quality diagnostic services while also creating a welcoming and supportive environment for those they serve.

With locations across the state, DLS provides diverse opportunities for job growth. Many team members have built long-term careers at DLS, advancing through training programs, certifications and promotions. Beyond professional development, DLS invests in its employees’ well-being. From company-wide appreciation events to community support initiatives, DLS fosters an environment of ‘ohana and mālama. Employees value the sense of teamwork, where colleagues become mentors and friends, creating a workplace that feels both professional and welcoming.

As DLS continues to grow, its ICARE values remain at the core of everything it does. Company president Mark Wasielewski emphasizes this people-first philosophy, “We know that the strength of DLS comes from our employees. When we invest in them—whether through career development, recognition or simply fostering a supportive workplace—we create a company where people love their work and where patients receive the best care possible.”

As the largest locally owned laboratory in Hawai‘i, DLS offers employees more than just a job—it offers a place to belong and a sense of purpose that makes a lasting impact in communities across the state.

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