Laboratory Supervisor - Core Lab

Location Address:

2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311

Date Posted:

August 05, 2026

Department:

72006320 Central Lab Core Lab

Shift:

Permanent Nights (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• 1.0FTE

• Overnight shift

• 50% admin and 50% bench work

• No weekends

• Benefit-eligible position

Job Description:

Provides day-to-day operational oversight of a specific laboratory department. Keeps department on track to meet budgetary targets, customer service level agreements, and regulatory requirements. Schedules, assigns, and supervises the work of lab staff. Trains students and new employees, coordinates preceptor activity, participates in system competency development, and may provide the direct observation of staff for the annual competency program.

CLIA Role:
Technical Consultant for moderate complexity testing

General Supervisor qualified under * 493.1461

Principle Responsibilities

• Operational performance.
  • Monitors and helps implement processes and technical improvements to meet or enhance quality and service targets.
  • Maintains and resolves customer complaints or concerns.
  • Serves on interdisciplinary committees to plan and implement system initiatives.
  • Adjusts daily staffing schedules to meet financial and business targets.
  • May work bench duties as needed.
  • Ensures employees receive appropriate regulatory and compliance training.
  • Coordinates ongoing employee training and ensures competency assessments are completed.
  • Develops and maintains laboratory policies and procedures in collaboration with key stakeholders as needed.
• Personnel management.
  • Develops and maintains staffing plans for the department.
  • Assists with hiring, developing, and managing staff performance.
  • Directs the daily work of staff.
  • Delivers staff performance reviews.
  • Partners with the department manager to create employee engagement strategies to recruit, retain, and engage staff.
• Financial management.
  • Participates in annual budget development.
  • Assists in monitoring financial, volume, and productivity data to meet financial targets.
  • Helps create and implement cost reduction strategies when identified.
• Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
  • Participates in the training of employees and students.
  • Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
  • Assists in Direct Observations of staff for annual competency program.
• CLIA Defined Responsibilities:
  • Competency assessment responsibilities in accordance with 42 CFR *493.1413.
  • General supervision responsibilities in accordance with 42 CFR *493.1463.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Medical Technology/Clinical Lab Science or
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science
• 2 to 5 years of experience performing non-waived testing and tests of moderate to high complexity in applicable specialty area
• CLIA Defined Qualifications: * 493.1413Standard: Technical Consultant Qualifications Standard: General supervisor qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of progressive lab leadership

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 or related specialty certification such as Histotechnologist (HTL), or Cytotechnologist (CT) upon hire required

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $41.28 to $57.11 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.

Benefit 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.

Benefits include:

• 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.