Laboratory Technical Specialist

Park Nicollet Health Services; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Nicollet Health Services is seeking a Laboratory Technical Specialist to ensure reliability and integrity of test systems across sites. You will coordinate vendor activities, implement testing procedures, and maintain QA systems to support high‑quality patient care.

The role requires a strong background in laboratory operations, information systems, and data management, with leadership experience in technical teams and committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or healthcare field is required.
• Three years operational laboratory experience in a specialty is required.
• Experience with laboratory and hospital information systems, PC word processing and data management, Internet, and ordering systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliability, integrity, and functionality of test systems across sites.
• Coordinate with vendors and implement procedures for test methodology and specimen handling.
• Ensure compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies.
• Lead quality assurance activities including QC, test utilization, and proficiency testing.

Skills

Laboratory information systems

Data management

Microsoft Office

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or healthcare field

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS/LIMS)

Word processing

Email/calendar (Outlook)

Data management software

Job description

Job Description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Laboratory Technical Specialist to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary

Ensures and maintains reliability, integrity, and functionality of all test systems within assigned lab discipline across all laboratory sites. Evaluates and coordinates activities with vendors and implements procedures for test methodology, specimen handling and instrumentation. Ensures compliance with the standards of accrediting and regulatory agencies. Designs, monitors, and directs staff in quality assurance systems including quality control, test utilization, and proficiency testing. Participates in and leads HealthPartners hospital and ambulatory technical teams and committees as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or healthcare field required.
• Three years operational laboratory experience required in specialty.
• Laboratory and Hospital information systems, personal computer with word processing and data management, Internet, and unique reference laboratory ordering systems.
• Proficiency in the operations of Microsoft Office (including e-mail and calendar), telephones, fax machines and copiers. Frequent use of spreadsheets, data, and analytics software.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education, Experience Or Equivalent Combination

• Medical Laboratory Science
• Experience across multiple laboratory disciplines preferred.
• Three years’ experience with clinical laboratory systems and quality assurance related to specialty preferred.
• ASCP certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills and proven leadership qualities.
• Demonstrates comfort interacting with customers and providers of various educational backgrounds.
• Ability to analyze workflows, develop plans, and implement appropriate actions.
• Exhibits a high degree of organization, with proven attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Possesses effective problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of general method evaluation, validation, and research and development of methodology.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of accrediting and regulatory agencies standards.

Benefits

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.