Lab Technical Specialist — QA, Compliance & Ops

Fairview Health Services; Hibbing (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Range Medical Center Lab in Hibbing, MN, is hiring a Lab Technical Specialist to oversee technical operations and act as a resource for staff across multiple lab sections. The role emphasizes accurate testing, quality assurance, and compliance with regulatory standards.

You will direct daily workflow, coordinate instrument use, and contribute to method validation and LIS activities while mentoring new employees and ensuring readiness for inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related laboratory field with practicum or equivalent meeting CLIA General Supervisor for high/ moderate complexity.
• B.S./B.A. in biology/chemistry with required coursework and CLIA qualifications; transcript provided.
• Combination education & experience including military lab training plus Baccalaureate degree meeting CLIA qualifications.
• Master of Science in molecular biology, biotechnology, chemistry, biology or related field meeting CLIA qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Directs technical operations of assigned lab sections and guides workflow.
• Ensures accurate testing and problem-solving for test results.
• May conduct method development, instrument correlation and validation.
• Maintains LIS functions and communicates change requests for LIS updates.
• Supports quality assurance programs and prepares the lab for accrediting inspections.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related laboratory field

Bachelor of Science in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology

B.S./B.A. with 16 biology hours and 16 chemistry hours meeting CLIA qualifications

Job description

Fairview Range Medical Center Lab in Hibbing, MN, is hiring a Lab Technical Specialist to oversee technical operations and act as a resource for staff across multiple lab sections. The role emphasizes accurate testing, quality assurance, and compliance with regulatory standards.

You will direct daily workflow, coordinate instrument use, and contribute to method validation and LIS activities while mentoring new employees and ensuring readiness for inspections.