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Medical Laboratory Scientist / Technician

Sanford Health·Thief River Falls, Minnesota

$22 - $44/hr·Part 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. Duties include collecting and processing specimens using manual and automated methods while ensuring regulatory compliance.

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: Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Compensation

Salary Range

$22.00 - $44.00

Union Position

No

Department Details

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 registry eligible or licensed by the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice if working in North Dakota.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Quality Control
  • Problem Solving
  • Equipment Operation
  • Staff Training
  • Analytical Testing
  • Specimen Collection
  • Laboratory Safety
  • Pre-analytical Testing
  • Post-analytical Testing
  • Clinical Laboratory Testing

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$22 - $44/hr
Location
Thief River Falls, Minnesota
Posted
Jun 22, 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...

Salary listed on 2,284 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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