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Medical Laboratory Scientist / Technician

Sanford Health·Fargo, North Dakota

$22 - $44/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Responsible for the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of clinical laboratory testing. This includes collecting and processing specimens while ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift

8 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Compensation

Salary Range

$22.00 - $44.00 Eligible for new hire sign-on bonus!

Union Position

No

Department Details

  • Join a world-class lab team while gaining valuable medical skills that play a critical role in our patients' diagnoses. Start your career with us and make a difference in our patients' journey to recovery!
  • Generalist 8-hour evening shifts with every 4th weekend rotation

Medical Laboratory Technician $22.00 - 34.50 Medical Laboratory Scientist $29.50 - 44.00

Sanford Broadway Medical Center is a major medical center located in downtown Fargo that provides comprehensive, award-winning care for patients from across the Midwest. Connected to it is the Sanford Broadway Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the region with over 50 medical specialties and subspecialties.

Summary

Responsible for pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing. Follows standard operating procedures and ensures laboratory safety, quality and regulatory requirements are met.

Job Description

Collect laboratory specimens, as needed.

Process lab specimens and perform clinical laboratory testing, including manual and automated methods, in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures.

Demonstrate skill in use of equipment relevant to position.

Demonstrate critical and independent judgement in decision-making and problem-solving.

Demonstrate personal commitment to the principles, values, and ethics of the organization to promote a positive work environment.

Seek personal learning opportunities.

Recognize safety hazards and comply with all safety practices and protocols.

Assist in training new staff.

Serve as a laboratory resource.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

May be required to travel to other locations.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in laboratory or biological sciences required.

  • Possess a national certification for Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) through an approved Health and Human Services (HHS) agency, for example American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or be registry eligible.
  • Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) also acceptable.
  • Registry eligible candidates must successfully complete the Board of Registry examination within 12 months of employment.
  • If working in North Dakota (ND), must be licensed by the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice.
  • Maintain continuing education credits equivalent to the state requirements as needed for license and certifications.
  • May be required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in laboratory or biological sciences and national certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT). Candidates must be licensed by the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice if working in North Dakota.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Quality Control
  • Problem Solving
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Staff Training
  • Decision Making
  • Specimen Collection
  • Laboratory Safety
  • Clinical Laboratory Testing
  • Manual Testing Methods
  • Automated Testing Methods

Benefits

  • Sign-on Bonus

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$22 - $44/hr
Location
Fargo, North Dakota
Posted
Jun 26, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Sanford Health

Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the U.S. Our organization is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, we serve more than one...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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