Medical Laboratory Scientist / Technician - Float
Bismarck, NDFull-time$23.5–44/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
Sanford Health seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician for a generalist role at its Bismarck Clinic. The position covers pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing across core lab, microbiology, blood bank, and phlebotomy. The role includes varied eight-hour shifts and may require travel to other locations. Candidates must meet the education and credential requirements for the MLS or MLT track.
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Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Bismarck Clinic Location: Bismarck, ND Address: 222 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Varied Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 36.00 Salary Range: $23.50 - $44.00 Pay Info: Eligible for new hire sign-on bonus!
Department Details
Join our lab team in providing exceptional patient care and gain valuable medical skills while playing a critical part in our patients’ diagnoses. Start your career with us and make a difference in our patients’ journey to recovery!
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8-hour shifts varying between day, evening, and night
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Generalist position for all departments including core lab, microbiology, blood bank, and phlebotomy
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Every 3rd weekend 6:00am-2:30pm in specimen processing
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) $23.50 - 34.50
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) $27.50 - 44.00
Job Summary
Responsible for pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing. Follows standard operating procedures and ensures laboratory safety, quality and regulatory requirements are met. Collect laboratory specimens, as needed. Process lab specimens and perform clinical laboratory testing, including manual and automated methods, in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures. Demonstrate skill in use of equipment relevant to position. Demonstrate critical and independent judgement in decision-making and problem-solving. Demonstrate personal commitment to the principles, values, and ethics of the organization to promote a positive work environment. Seek personal learning opportunities. Recognize safety hazards and comply with all safety practices and protocols. Assist in training new staff. Serve as a laboratory resource. Perform other related duties as assigned. May be required to travel to other locations.
Qualifications
MLS: 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.
MLT: Associates degree in Laboratory Science required.
Possess a national certification for Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) through an approved Health and Human Services (HHS) agency, for example American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP); or be registry eligible. 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 or have a provisional license, 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.
Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, valid driver’s license may be required.
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-0279239 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$23.5–44/hr
- US median$30–47/hr541 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $33.75/hr, is 13% below the US median midpoint ($39/hr) — in the lowest quarter 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
- Quest Diagnostics Inc99 open
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- 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
- 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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