Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist

Essentia Health; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off and wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health at Spooner Clinic is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to join our team. This role is 0.6 FTE, working 3 days during the week with no weekends or holidays, and may include a remote/hybrid option. Shifts are Day Rotation in the United States.

The MLT/MLS will perform tests, interpret results, and participate in quality assurance, with licensure/certification required within one year of hire. Compensation aligns with CLIA guidelines.

Qualifications

• MLT/MLS roles require CLIA-compliant testing capabilities.
• Certification within expected timeframe from date of hire.
• Experience with quality assurance and instrumentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• MLT: perform and report tests across all CLIA complexity levels and assist with QA/QC, instrument troubleshooting, phlebotomy, and customer service.
• MLS: interpret results, correlate with disease states, assist in QA/QC, maintenance, troubleshooting, and may perform phlebotomy and research activities.

Skills

Quality control

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Problem solving

Instrumentation maintenance

Education

ASCP MLS certification

ASCP MLT certification / CLIA qualified

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Building Location

Spooner Clinic Department: 2312010 GENERAL LAB - SPNR

Job Description

Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist to join our team at Spooner Clinic! This position will work 3 days during the week. No weekends or holidays!

Education Qualifications

• MLT: $24.90 - $33.65 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/Certification Qualifications

• 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.

Employment Details

FTE: 0.6

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time: Days

Shift End Time: Days

Weekends: No

Holidays: No

Call Obligation: No

Union and Posting Deadline

Union: DC USWA Spooner (DCUSP)

Posting Deadline: 10/20/2026

Compensation Range

$24.90 - $33.65

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future.
• investment in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• 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].

Employer Values

Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others.

Our Values

Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status.

Screening and Post-Offer Conditions

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.