Medical Lab Scientist

AHS Allina Health System; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; 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

E-Verify compliance

Job summary

Allina Health’s Regina Lab in Hastings, MN is seeking a Medical Laboratory Professional. Join a diverse lab where you will use advanced technology to process millions of tests, directly impacting patient care.

This 1.0 FTE role includes 8/12 hour shifts (day/evening/night) with every other weekend, totaling 40 hours per two-week pay period. You will perform waived to high-complexity testing and participate in competency and regulatory programs.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a laboratory field with clinical rotations or CLIA-88 alternatives.
• MLS certification (ASCP/AMT/NCA) in the specialty area or eligibility with 180 days to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived to highly complex laboratory tests across areas of the lab.
• Oversight as a key operator and participates in procedure development and validation.
• Trains students and new staff; participates in annual competency observations.
• May act as Charge Tech in absence of Lead/Supervisor/Manager.
• Ensures regulatory compliance (CAP, OSHA, CLIA, HIPAA) and proper documentation.
• Performs instrument maintenance and quality control; manages specimens collection and labeling.

Education

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

Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) certification by a recognized agency such as ASCP, AMT, or NCA in specialty area

Job description

Location Address: 1175 Nininger Road Hastings, MN 55033-1098 Date Posted: October 29, 2026 Department: 72426301 Regina Lab Shift: Day/Evening/Night (United States of America) Shift Length: 8/12 combo shift Hours Per Week: 40 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: Every Other

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- and 12-hours day/evening/night shift Every other weekend rotation 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.

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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 Pay Range: $34.24 to $46.93 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, 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.

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) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish