Laboratory Technical Assistant

Allina Health; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Allina Health in Minneapolis, MN seeks a Medical Laboratory Professional for a 1.0 FTE day/evening shift in the Central Lab Cytology department. The role processes specimens, collaborates with pathologists, and supports surgical sample preparation.

Requirements include high school or GED with chemistry/biology coursework and lab training in relevant areas; cytology experience preferred. Pay ranges per hour with differential possibilities based on union agreement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with required chemistry/biology coursework.
• At least 3 months lab training in each specialty lab area where highly complex testing is performed.
• Cytology laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytic lab procedures in Histology, Core lab, or Microbiology as needed.
• Collaborate with certified staff and pathologists on specimen labeling and preparation.
• Assist with standard operating procedures and clerical duties as assigned.
• Troubleshoot instrument issues and ensure accurate patient orders in EMR.

Skills

Cytology lab experience

Education

High School or GED plus chemistry/biology coursework

Job description

Location Address: 2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311

Date Posted: September 03, 2026

Department: 72006334 Central Lab Cytology

Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length: 8 hour shift

Hours Per Week: 40

Union Contract: SEIU-9-Central Lab-SLC

Weekend Rotation: Every 5th

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 day/evening shift from10 AM to 6:30 PM Monday - Friday Every 5th weekend rotation includes both Saturday & Sunday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (could be more or less depending on staffing) Rotating Holiday coverage This position is located at our Central Laboratory and will not have direct patient contact Experience in a Cytology laboratory preferred

Job Description

Performs pre-analytical processes in one or more areas, such as Histology, Core lab, or Microbiology. Collaborates with certified staff and pathologists in confirming & troubleshooting specimen labeling/collection requirements, computer orders, and performing accurate and timely surgical sample preparation/staining techniques. This position may perform waived testing.

Principle Responsibilities

Performs routine pre-analytic laboratory procedures. Evaluates acceptability of specimens. Processes specimens as required. Performs routine problem resolution related to orders, specimens, and billing. Works closely with certified staff and pathologists in confirming and troubleshooting specimen labeling/collection requirements, computer orders, and performing accurate and timely surgical sample preparation/staining techniques. May perform waived testing. Ensures patient orders are accurate and complete. Performs scheduling, ordering and releasing in patients' electronic medical record. Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed. Administrative duties. Stocks, rotates, and requests supplies on a regular basis. Trouble-shoots minor equipment issues. Performs various clerical duties. May train others in assigned work area. May assist with standard operating procedure development in assigned work area. Participates in departmental or system wide projects or committees as assigned. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School or GED plus required college coursework: 60 semester hours, or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution, including 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, 12 semester hours of chemistry/biology/medical laboratory technology in any combination or 24 semester hours in medical laboratory technology required. At least 3 months lab training is required in each specialty lab area in which highly complex testing is to be performed.

Physical Demands

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

Pay Range

Pay Range: $24.51 to $30.28 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. Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

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.

• 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.

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