Allina Health

Medical Lab Scientist

Allina Health$80K — $109K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related laboratory field with clinical rotations or equivalent CLIA '88 routes.
  • Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) certification from ASCP, AMT, or NCA; certification required within 180 days if not already certified.

Responsibilities

  • Perform a range of laboratory procedures from waived to highly complex tests according to federal regulations.
  • Evaluate test results for accuracy and address complex testing issues.
  • Instruct patients on proper specimen collection techniques and verify identification.
  • Manage patient orders in the electronic medical record and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Participate actively in training new staff and contribute to annual competency assessments.

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental coverage for you and your family.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for better work-life balance.
  • Retirement Savings Plans to secure your future.
  • Life Insurance for added peace of mind.
  • Disability coverage for short-term and long-term needs.
  • Options for voluntary benefits like vision and legal coverage.
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Medical Education support available.
  • Assistance with student loans through Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Full Job Description
Location Address:

Date Posted:
August 18, 2026
Department:
72006320 Central Lab Core Lab
Shift:
Permanent Nights (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
SEIU-9-Central Lab-SLC
Weekend Rotation:
Every 3rd
Job Summary:
Join our team as a Medical Laboratory Professional! Step into a diverse, multicultural lab environment where your work directly impacts patient care. As a key member of our fast-paced healthcare team, you'll use the latest technology to help process millions of tests annually. We're driven by a passion for innovation, teamwork, and creating meaningful impact.
Key Position Details:
  • 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
  • 8-hour night shift
  • Every 3rd weekend rotation includes both Saturday & Sunday

Job Description:

Performs waived to highly complex medical laboratory tests in different areas of the lab. May have oversight as a key operator of a work area and participates in the development of technical procedures, forms, misc. documents, method validation, and implementation. Trains students and new employees, and participates in the direct observation of staff for the annual competency program. Additionally, may function as Charge Tech in absence of Lead/Supervisor/Manager.

CLIA Role:
Testing Personnel
Moderate complexity testing

Testing Personnel
High Complexity testing.

Principle Responsibilities
  • Performs waived to highly complex laboratory procedures.
    • Performs analytical testing according to policies, procedures and federal regulations including CAP, OSHA, COLA, CLIA, and HIPAA.
    • Evaluates results for accuracy and resolves complex test problems.
    • Recognizes, communicates, and documents results that require action.
    • Performs and documents routine & advanced instrument maintenance and quality control; takes appropriate remedial action.
    • Ensures appropriate record keeping and retention.
    • May function as Charge Tech in absence of the Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
  • Accurate and timely collection and processing of specimens.
    • Instructs customers on collection procedures and protocols.
    • Verifies correct patient identification.
    • Identifies and uses appropriate collection method to obtain samples for testing (venipuncture or capillary puncture).
    • Collects samples, and labels specimens.
    • Evaluates specimen acceptability.
  • Customer service and patient order management.
    • Greets patients, performs check-in process, and responds to patient's questions and needs.
    • Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.
    • Ensures adherence to regulatory and billing requirements.
    • Performs scheduling, ordering and releasing of patient orders in the electronic medical record.
  • Administrative duties.
    • Stocks, rotates and requests supplies on a regular basis.
    • Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, projects, or committees as required.
    • Performs various clerical duties.
    • May assist with department scheduling.
    • Participates in the development of technical procedures, forms, miscellaneous documents, method validation, and implementation of new technologies.
  • Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
    • Participates in the training of employees and students.
    • Assists in Direct Observations of staff for annual competency program.
  • CLIA defined responsibilities:
    • § 493.1425 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities. Moderate complexity.
    • § 493.1495 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a related laboratory field including clinical rotations or equivalent routes as specified in CLIA '88


Licenses/Certifications
  • Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) certification by a recognized agency such as ASCP, AMT, or NCA in specialty area incumbent will be working in. If not certified, must obtain certification within 180 days


Physical Demands
  • Light Work:
  • Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently


Pay Range

Pay Range: $38.67 to $52.47 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Benefits include:
  • Medical/Dental
  • PTO/Time Away
  • Retirement Savings Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term/Long-term Disability
  • Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
  • Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
  • Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer


*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

About Allina Health

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health care system headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Allina Health provides care throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin through its 12 hospitals, 50+ clinics, and specialty care centers.
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