Medical Lab Scientist

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.

About Allina

We’re driven by a passion for innovation, teamwork, and creating meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• § 493.1425 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities.
• Moderate complexity. § 493.1495 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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

Pay

• $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.

Benefits

• 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.
• This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your 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.

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

Physical Demands Light Work

Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently