Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist

essentiahealth; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist to join the team at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. Roles include performing CLIA-waived to high-complexity tests, with opportunities in QA/QC, instrument maintenance, and phlebotomy.

Candidates may hold an associate degree for MLT or a four-year CLS degree for MLS, with ASCP certification within one year. Day/evening shifts with weekend and holiday coverage are required.

Qualifications

• MLT with associate degree or CLIA-equivalence per guidelines.
• MLS with four-year CLS degree; ASCP MLS/MLT certs may apply.
• Certification within one year from date of hire (MLT/MLS).

Responsibilities

• Perform and report tests across all CLIA levels on patients of all ages.
• Contribute to QA/QC monitoring, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• May perform phlebotomy and specimen processing duties; participate in research and education.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Instrumentation maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Phlebotomy equipment

CLIA knowledge

Job description

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2992010 GENERAL LAB - IL

Job Description:

Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist to join our team at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

Education Qualifications:

MLT: $23.92 - $35.57

Graduate of an associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

OR

Meets Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines for the complexity of laboratory testing for alternative route.

MLS: $30.14 - $45.21

Graduate of a four-year degree in Clinical Laboratory science

OR

MLT (ASCP) certified with additional semester hours in clinical laboratory equivalents from an accredited school with 2 years of full time lab experience and certified as an MLS (ASCP) .

Key Responsibilities:

MLT:

Will perform and report tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA, on patients of all ages to assist with the routine screening, diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases and injuries.

Will also exhibit problem solving skills of a complex nature, participate in Quality Assurance, Quality Control Monitoring, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting, specimen processing, phlebotomy, along with customer service.

MLS:

Will perform and report tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA, on patients of all ages to assist with the routine screening, diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases and injuries.

Will interpret and correlate test results with disease states and theoretical knowledge, exhibit problem solving skills of a highly complex nature, participate in Quality Assurance, Quality Control monitoring, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.

May be required to perform phlebotomy and specimen processing duties and will participate in research, development, education, and technical consultation.

Licensure/CertificationQualifications:

MLT:
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certification, is required within one year from the date of hire.

MLS:
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), is required within one year from the date of hire.

FTE:

1

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Day/Eve Rotation

Shift End Time:

Day/Eve Rotation

Weekends:

Yes

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)

Union Posting Deadline:

09/24/2026

Compensation Range:

$23.92 - $35.57Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].