Laboratory Manager

Allina Health; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 133,013,000 - 184,017,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Support

Job summary

Allina Health in Minnesota is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee day-to-day operations in the Central Lab Pathology. You will ensure equipment upkeep, manage testing, budgets, customer service, and regulatory compliance, while leading a team.

The role emphasizes exceptional communication, change management, and staff development. Histology experience is a plus but not required; travel minimal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field required.
• MLS certification or equivalent; 3+ years lab experience; 4+ years management.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operational performance in the lab.
• Directs process improvements to meet quality targets.
• Manages budgets, staffing, and regulatory compliance.
• Hires, trains, and evaluates staff; conducts performance reviews.
• Maintains policies, schedules, and staffing levels.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Change management

Operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field

Master's degree in medical technology or related field

Job description

Location Address: 2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311 Date Posted: August 11, 2026 Department: 72006389 Central Lab Pathology Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 40 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: Occasional

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

We are seeking a Laboratory Manager with exceptional communication skills and a solid background in change management and operations. Your leadership will be crucial in navigating our dynamic environment, and while histology experience is a plus, it is not a requirement. Join us to lead innovative projects and make a lasting impact on our team! Full-time Competitive pay and benefits May include occasional weekends based on department needs

Job Description:

Oversees the day-to-day operations in support of all facets of the laboratory operation. Ensures effective operation and maintenance of all laboratory equipment, manages testing, develops and manages budgets, meets customer service levels, and regulatory requirements. Manages staff including scheduling, performance management and fostering employee engagement.

Principle Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operational performance.
• Monitors and oversees implementation of process improvements to meet or enhance quality and service targets.
• Takes accountability and resolves next level escalation on customer service issues.
• Assists in developing and implementing operations budget.
• Monitors financial, volume, and productivity data to meet targets.
• Implements cost reduction opportunities when identified.
• Develops and maintains laboratory policies and procedures.
• May have accountability for management of a non-laboratory department.
• Management of staff.
• Performance management of employee, including performance reviews.
• Hires and onboards new employees.
• Trains, orients and maintains competencies for employees.
• Maintains scheduling, time off approval and timecard sign-off.
• Maintains optimal staffing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field or Health, Education, and Welfare(HEW) equivalency exam (pre 1988) with seven years of relevant experience
• 3+ years of Laboratory experience
• 4+ years of progressive management accountability

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in medical technology or related field

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 or related specialty certification such as Histotechnologist (HTL), or Cytotechnologist (CT) upon hire required

Physical Demands

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

Pay Range:

Pay Range: $46.42 to $64.22 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience and education. Additional incentives may be available, including discretionary monetary bonuses, goal-based bonuses, and other financial incentives.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work. 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. People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov)