Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist (MLS/MT) Medical Laboratory

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center; Sefton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Minnesota is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to conduct vital lab tests for patient care. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in relevant sciences and ASCP certification. This full-time role involves working evening shifts and offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and retirement plans. If you are detail-oriented and skilled in collaboration, we invite you to apply.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings accounts

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance and reimbursement

Gym membership

Qualifications

• Provide a copy of the highest diploma or degree obtained.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist ASCP certification within one year of hire.
• Certification must be obtained prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and analyze laboratory tests for disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Ensure integrity of blood and body fluids while following protocols.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to communicate critical test results.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong analytical skills

Effective communicator

Leadership abilities

Technologically proficient

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science

Associate Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist (MLS/MT) – Cuyuna Regional Medical Center

Job Location: Main Campus - Crosby, MN

Position Type: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 80 hours/pay period)

Salary Range: $25.49 - $46.21

Job Shift: 8‑hour Evening Shift

Job Category: Every 3rd weekend Description Advance health with precision lab analysis and impactful teamwork.

At this time, we are considering candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States, H1B transfers, or students in the United States requiring H1B sponsorship.

Join Our Team

At Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC), we are more than just a healthcare organization – we are a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact. For more than 60 years, we have been providing compassionate, high‑quality care in the Greater Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and putting people first – both our patients and our employees. Whether you are on the front lines of patient care or supporting operations behind the scenes, you will find a culture of collaboration, growth, and respect. If you are looking for a career where your work truly matters, we invite you to join us at CRMC and be part of something bigger.

A Day in the Life of a Medical Lab Scientist

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT), you play a crucial role in the healthcare process by conducting and analyzing various laboratory tests to facilitate the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. You will be tasked with obtaining, processing, and ensuring the integrity of blood and body fluids while following rigorous protocols to maintain accuracy and timeliness in results reporting. The work environment demands high attention to detail and the ability to operate complex laboratory equipment under sometimes stressful conditions. Collaboration with other healthcare providers is vital, as you will communicate critical test results and participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives. While primarily focused on laboratory duties, you may also supervise or lead teams, manage sections of the lab, or provide training and support to colleagues.

About the Laboratory Services Department

In our laboratory, we deliver accurate, timely, and vital diagnostic testing that empowers providers, specialists, and care teams to make informed treatment decisions. Whether analyzing blood samples, detecting infections, or identifying complex medical conditions, our lab professionals are integral to every department of the hospital and clinic. We operate in a high‑pressure environment, delivering real‑time results for emergency medicine, surgeries, and inpatient care. We support trauma cases, ICU patients, and complex disease management with rapid and specialized testing that ensures providers have the critical information they need when every second matters. From blood banking for transfusions to advanced molecular diagnostics, we are essential to hospital operations, patient safety, and treatment outcomes.

Ideal Candidate

• Detail‑oriented
• Strong analytical skills
• Effective communicator
• Leadership abilities
• Technologically proficient

Qualifications

• Provide a copy of the highest diploma or degree obtained
• Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist ASCP certification within one year of hire (ASCPi certification accepted as an alternative but certification must be obtained prior to start date)
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science (international candidates must provide a foreign degree equivalency certificate)
• Or Associate Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science or HEW Certificate MLT
• ASCP certification within one year of hire

Compensation and Benefits

Pay range is listed above; the actual pay rate offered is determined based on experience in this role. Full benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings accounts, life insurance, employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans, educational assistance and reimbursement, an employee assistance program, work‑life balance support, gym membership and other discounts, and employee recognition programs. A complete job description is provided when an interview is scheduled. If needed, you may request a copy earlier by emailing [e-mail].

EEO Statement

CRMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veteran). If you need accommodation during the application process, please call 218‑546‑4415 or email [e-mail]. Cuyuna Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.