Clinical Laboratory Technician

Clinical Laboratory Technician

Job Description

The Clinical Laboratory Technician will work within a central clinical and specialty laboratory that combines highly automated and manual testing to support patient diagnosis and treatment. This role focuses on clinical testing in general chemistry, immunoassay, coagulation, hematology, renal and cardiovascular areas, contributing to a high-volume operation that performs millions of tests annually and supports both emergency department and routine patient care. The position offers exposure to advanced laboratory technologies and participation in research related to new clinical tests, their clinical utility, and appropriate test use, making it an excellent foundation for long-term career growth in the clinical laboratory field.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing in general chemistry, immunoassay, coagulation, hematology, renal and cardiovascular disciplines to support accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Conduct both highly automated and manual tests, including kidney, liver, heart, thyroid and pancreas markers, as well as assays for therapeutic drugs and drugs of abuse.
• Perform renal function and urinalysis testing as part of a high-volume testing environment that supports emergency department and routine patient care.
• Carry out manual testing for lipid metabolism and cardiovascular risk assessment, as well as enzyme and nutritional assays.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot a wide range of laboratory instruments and technologies, ensuring accurate and reliable test results.
• Follow established protocols for specimen processing, handling, and storage to maintain sample integrity and quality.
• Apply principles of chemistry and biology in the performance and interpretation of medical laboratory tests.
• Document and maintain accurate records of test procedures, results, and instrument performance in accordance with laboratory standards.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff on research studies related to new clinical test development, clinical utility, outcomes assessment, and appropriate test utilization.
• Adhere to laboratory quality control, quality assurance, and safety procedures at all times.
• Participate in training and continuous learning to stay current with evolving laboratory methods, technologies, and best practices.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in chemistry or a human biological science such as Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Animal Science, Marine Biology, Neuroscience, or a closely related field.
• Recent hands-on experience in laboratory work, with no more than one year away from active lab duties.
• Foundational knowledge of clinical laboratory testing principles in chemistry and biology.
• Experience with medical laboratory testing and specimen processing in a clinical or research setting.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation used in clinical testing.
• Strong understanding of chemistry and biology as applied to medical laboratory technology.
• Eligibility to work under OPT is acceptable, provided educational and experience requirements are met.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Masters degree in a relevant scientific discipline is welcome; PhD and engineering degrees are not required for this role.
• Prior experience in a healthcare environment is beneficial.
• Exposure to or familiarity with advanced technologies such as mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance, ELISA, chromatography systems, flow cytometry, spectroscopy, combustion, electrophoresis, ultracentrifugation, and automatic chemistry analyzers.
• Interest in participating in research studies focused on new clinical test development and outcomes assessment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in performing and documenting laboratory procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume laboratory supporting emergency and routine patient testing.

Work Environment

The role is based in a central clinical and specialty laboratory that performs approximately 5.5 million tests annually and supports both emergency department and routine patient care. The environment combines highly automated platforms with complex manual testing, offering exposure to technologies such as mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance, ELISA, chromatography systems, flow cytometry, visible and fluorescence spectroscopy, combustion, electrophoresis, ultracentrifugation, and automatic chemistry analyzers. The schedule is an overnight shift from Wednesday through Sunday, 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Training will take place over approximately 46 weeks, with hours that may vary between 7:30 a.m.4:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m.10:30 p.m. The laboratory emphasizes high-quality patient care, continuous learning, and broad opportunities for career growth within a leading clinical environment.

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

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)

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

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Rochester,MN.

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