Medical Laboratory Scientist

Medical Laboratory Scientist

This position is situated within the Biopharma department, focusing on clinical laboratory testing and validation work for in vitro diagnostics clients. It offers a dynamic environment where you will perform a variety of laboratory tasks and contribute to innovative test development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical laboratory testing, including pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases, as well as assay/instrument calibration, quality control, and instrument maintenance.
• Perform analytical validation work in accordance with client protocols.
• Participate in test validation work for two tests in development:
• Cell isolation for a cell viability assay
• Assay/instrument calibration, quality control, instrument maintenance, and running validation samples for a more advanced test.
• Maintain general laboratory equipment.
• Engage in other duties such as making quality control pools, performing quality activities as per procedures, and managing inventory.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in laboratory and medical laboratory testing.
• Experience in instrumentation and troubleshooting.
• Strong background in Chemistry and Biology.
• Ability to process specimens efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human biological science such as Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or Neuroscience.
• Medical Laboratory Science degree preferred
• 2+yrs experience working within a clinical laboratory
• MLS generalist background preferred

Work Environment

The work is scheduled from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with some flexibility. The position provides an excellent entry point into a prestigious institution recognized as the No. 1 hospital overall by U.S. News & World Report 2020-2021, with top rankings in twelve specialties. Opportunities for career growth are abundant.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

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 21, 2025.