Clinical Lab Technologist

Job Title: Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Job Description

The Clinical Mass Spectrometry Technologist performs complex analyses on blood, tissue, and body fluids to support health care providers in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating patients. Testing is conducted in specialized laboratories using highly skilled manual techniques and advanced automated instrumentation, with a primary focus on HPLC, LC/MS/MS, and GC/MS. The technologist operates and maintains sophisticated instruments, troubleshoots assays, evaluates test accuracy, assists in interpreting results, and provides operational support to optimize testing workflows. This role requires strict adherence to safety protocols when working with infectious specimens, chemicals, and other laboratory hazards, and involves using multiple computer systems to retrieve information and report results.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing on blood, tissue, and body fluids in a specialized clinical laboratory setting to aid in patient diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.

• Operate, maintain, and optimize sophisticated laboratory instrumentation, with primary use of HPLC, LC/MS/MS, and GC/MS systems.

• Troubleshoot instrumentation issues and assay systems to ensure continuous, reliable, and accurate test performance.

• Evaluate tests for accuracy and validity, including reviewing quality control data and resolving discrepancies.

• Assist with interpreting laboratory results in collaboration with health care providers and laboratory leadership when appropriate.

• Use multiple computer systems to retrieve patient and specimen information, enter data, and accurately report test results.

• Perform highly skilled manual techniques and automated testing procedures according to established laboratory protocols and standard operating procedures.

• Provide operational support activities to optimize testing processes, including workflow coordination, reagent management, and instrument readiness.

• Strictly adhere to safety protocols and regulatory guidelines when working with infectious specimens, chemicals, and other potential hazards.

• Follow laboratory quality control and quality assurance practices to maintain high standards of testing performance.

• Collaborate closely with colleagues and other laboratory staff, demonstrating effective communication and teamwork.

• Work with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability for the quality and timeliness of testing.

• Assist with specimen collection as needed, ensuring proper handling, labeling, and processing.

• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and produce accurate results under time constraints in a fast-paced and changing environment.

• Accommodate scheduling adjustments and participate in off-shift, holiday, on-call, and weekend work assignments as required.

• Engage in career development opportunities within established pathways such as instrumentation technical specialist, quality assurance, management, or education.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a human biological science is required, such as Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Animal Science, Marine Biology, or Neuroscience.

• Chemistry or Biochemistry degree is preferred for this role.

• Experience working with laboratory instrumentation such as GC, LC, HPLC, and MS is preferred.

• Ability to operate and troubleshoot complex laboratory instruments and assay systems.

• Capability to produce accurate and reliable results under time constraints and in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage several tests and tasks simultaneously.

• Effective communication skills to work closely and collaboratively with other laboratory professionals.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of performance and accountability.

• Strict adherence to safety protocols when handling infectious specimens, chemicals, and other hazards.

• Comfort using multiple computer systems for data retrieval, test ordering, and result reporting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory practices in a college, research, or clinical setting is a plus but not required.

• Master's degree in a relevant field is acceptable; doctoral (PhD) degrees are not required for this position.

• Background or coursework in medical laboratory testing, chemistry, biochemistry, and quality control is beneficial.

• Interest in and aptitude for instrumentation experience and troubleshooting.

• Motivation to pursue career progression within pathways such as instrumentation technical specialist, quality assurance, management, or education.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, schedules, and laboratory needs.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality laboratory standards.

Work Environment

This position is based in a specialized clinical laboratory that utilizes advanced technologies, including HPLC, LC/MS/MS, GC/MS, and other analytical instruments. The role follows a Monday through Friday day shift schedule, with two positions available working 8 hours per day. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, requiring flexibility for scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holidays, on-call duties, and weekend work assignments as needed. Staff work with infectious specimens and chemicals under strict safety protocols and use multiple computer systems to manage data and report results. The organization offers strong opportunities for career growth and development, including clearly defined pathways in instrumentation, quality assurance, management, and education. Employees benefit from supportive resources such as free bus passes for contract staff, and they work in a high-performing healthcare setting that is consistently recognized for clinical excellence.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochester, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rochester,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

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