Medical Lab Technician or Medical Lab Scientist
CentraCare·Long Prairie, Minnesota
CentraCare·Long Prairie, Minnesota
Perform clinical laboratory procedures across various areas and provide accurate test results. Monitor quality and conduct research to develop new tests and methodologies.
Enjoy a rewarding career at CentraCare as a Medical Lab Technician or Medical Lab Scientist!
Laboratory professionals are key members of today’s health care team, and quality medical care depends on them.
Every day, nurses, physicians, and other medical workers rely on laboratory professionals to perform tests on body fluids and tissue samples, interpret the results and help provide a complete picture of a patient’s health.
Without this precise and valuable information, medicine would simply be guesswork.
Performs clinical laboratory procedures in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunohematology, immunology and other areas of the clinical laboratory Utilize state-of-the-art equipment Provide accurate and timely test results Monitor quality to maintain high performance Conduct research and develop new tests and methodologies SCHEDULE: Full time | 72 hours every two weeks Monday-Friday | Day and evening shifts | 8-12 hour shifts Every 3rd weekend | Friday-Sunday | Day and night shift Rotating Holidays PAY & BENEFITS: MLT starting pay begins at $23.29 per hour and increases with experience Pay range: $23.29-39.32 per hour MLS starting pay begins at $33.15 per hour and increases with experience Pay range: $33.15-49.73 per hour $10,000 Hiring Bonus or $15,000 Student Loan Repayment! $5,000 Relocation bonus (if applicable)!
Full time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available
MLT- Associate degree from an accredited Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician (CLT / MLT) program or other qualifications as outlined by CLIA regulation, section 493.1489 for employees hired before September 1, 1997. ASCP-BOC certified within 6 months with first exam completed within 3 months of hire, with certification verified within six weeks of exam New graduate’s degree must be validated within 2 months post-graduation MLS- Baccalaureate degree with necessary science/math credits as required and verified by the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC). ASCP-BOC certified within 6 months with first exam completed within 3 months of hire, with certification verified within six weeks of exam High School diploma or equivalent, required. New graduate’s degree must be validated within 2 months post-graduation To be eligible for the hiring bonus, student loan repayment or relocation bonus, you must be an external candidate who is hired into an eligible full time or part time benefited position. Previous CentraCare/Carris employees qualify if they have not worked for CentraCare for at least 9 months at the date of hire. CentraCare hiring incentives to include but not limited to, hiring and relocation bonuses may be discontinued at any time. Relocation bonus must meet distance requirements. Full-time or Part-time status may impact bonus amount.
CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.
Candidates for MLT must have an associate degree and ASCP-BOC certification within 6 months. MLS candidates require a baccalaureate degree and similar certification requirements.
Market context
Medical lab technician and medical lab scientist roles in Minnesota are typically tied to ongoing hospital and clinic testing needs, so demand tends to stay steady across healthcare settings. These roles can be competitive because employers often screen for the right degree level, ASCP-BOC certification timing, and experience with accurate, fast-paced specimen work. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your degree, certification timeline, and readiness for shift or lab workflow expectations before applying.
