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Medical Laboratory Scientist

Sanford Health

Mandan, NDFull-time$27.5–44/hrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$27.5–44/hr
Location
Mandan, ND
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

MLS Certification Or Registry EligibilityMT CertificationND Clinical Laboratory LicenseBoard Of Registry Exam Within 12 MonthsBachelor's degree

Job overview

Sanford Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician for its North Mandan Clinic. The laboratory team performs testing and provides results to nursing staff and providers to support patient care. The role covers pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing phases, specimen collection and processing, and compliance with laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Clinical Laboratory TestingSpecimen CollectionSpecimen ProcessingManual Testing MethodsAutomated Testing Methods

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Laboratory or Biological SciencesMLS Certification or Registry EligibilityMT CertificationND Clinical Laboratory LicenseContinuing Education CreditsBLS CertificationBoard of Registry Exam Within 12 Months

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health’s Laboratory team has a culture and reputation of providing safe and highly reliable results that bring patients to better health every day. Join the Laboratory family and become part of a diverse group of people using the latest technology to improve the human condition at every stage of life through exceptional care, spiritual enrichment, innovation and discovery.

Facility: North Mandan Clinic Location: Mandan, ND Address: 910 18th St NW, Mandan, ND 58554, USA Shift: Evening Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $27.50 - $44.00

Job Summary

Are you detailed oriented, looking to develop your clinical laboratory skills, and love pursuing new knowledge? We’re seeking problem-solvers interested in a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician position to join our team. Our MLS/MLT professionals ensure timely testing and quality results from provided samples and delivery to nursing staff and providers, allowing them to make informed decisions for their patients. Whether a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician in a hospital or clinic setting, there are many opportunities to grow, advance, and make a substantial impact in the lives of our community.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing

  • Follows standard operating procedures for MLS/MLTs

  • Ensures laboratory safety, quality and regulatory requirements are met

  • Recognizes safety hazards and complies with all safety practices and protocols

  • Collects and processes lab specimens with proper equipment

  • Performs clinical laboratory testing, including manual and automated methods

  • Collect and manage samples of blood and other fluids from patients

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in laboratory or biological sciences required.

Possess a national certification for Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) through an approved Health and Human Services (HHS) agency, for example American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or be registry eligible. Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) also acceptable. Registry eligible candidates must successfully complete the Board of Registry examination within 12 months of employment. If working in North Dakota (ND), must be licensed by the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice. Maintain continuing education credits equivalent to the state requirements as needed for license and certifications. May be required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0278949 Job Function: Allied Health Featured: No

How this job compares

Set against the 1,189 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$27.5–44/hr
  • US median$30–47/hr541 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $35.75/hr, is 8% below the US median midpoint ($39/hr) — in the middle half of Medical Laboratory Scientist hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 11 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in North Dakota and 1,189 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Medical Laboratory Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (415 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 549 of the 1,189 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs (46%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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