Medical Laboratory Technician II
Apple Valley, MNFull-time$25–39.71/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Quest Diagnostics seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician II to perform routine and non-routine clinical laboratory testing using instrumentation, under the direction of senior laboratory personnel. The role performs and reports analytical tests, maintains quality control and patient-result records, and follows laboratory procedures and safety requirements. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with rotational weekends.
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Medical Laboratory Technician II - Apple Valley, MN, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with rotational weekend
Pay range: $25.00 - $39.71 / hour
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits Information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
*Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
*Best-in-class well-being programs
*Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
*healthyMINDS mental health program
*Vacation and Health/Flex Time
*6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
*FinFit financial coaching and services
*401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
*Employee stock purchase plan
*Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
*Flexible Spending Accounts
*Annual incentive plans
*Matching gifts program
*Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
*Career advancement opportunities
*and so much more!
Perform routineand non-routinelab testsrequiring some independent judgment and the use of various instrumentationunder thedirection of senior laboratory personnelin those specialties in which they are qualified by education,trainingand experience.
Responsibilities:
Perform and report on assigned analytical tests in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.
May perform some moderate/highcomplexity testing with specific on-site training and oversight.
Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround time of resultsincluding STATS or critical results to clients.
Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates and if applicable opened dates.
Perform and document QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function. Make quality control decisions regarding the disposition of an assay or test.
Responsible for informing supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures.
Report any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperate fully with any investigation of same.
Review and enter test results into the Laboratory Information System for standardized report to be generated for physician review and interpretation.
Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe,functionaland sanitary condition.
Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA,OSHAand laboratory safety requirements.
Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable.
Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.
Qualifications:
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Required WorkExperience:
Minimum of three (3) years high complexity testing in clinical laboratory experience for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology
Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 publishedinMarch 14, 1990.
Preferred Work Experience:
Three (3) to six (6) years high complexity testing in clinical laboratory experiencepreferred
Physical and Mental Requirements:
The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
Frequent walking and/or standing.
May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manualdexterity.
Knowledge:
Basic theoretical and operational job knowledge inclinical testing.
Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.
Skills:
Must be detail-oriented,have the ability towork independently, establish work priorities and handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously andeffectively with supervisors,co-workersand clients.
Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients.
Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word,Exceland Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
Education
Associates Degree Laboratory Science or Medical Technology. Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF. United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript. (Required)
Bachelor's Degree BS in Medical Technology or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications
ASCP Certification (Preferred)
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Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
Minimum Education Required
Associate Degree
Minimum Experience Required
3 years
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$25.00 - $39.71 / Hourly
Postal Code
55124
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
71712
Job Benefits
Not specified
How this job compares
Set against the 730 open Medical Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$25–39.71/hr
- Minnesota median$25–37/hr30 hourly ranges
- US median$25–43/hr285 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $32.36/hr, is 4% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($31/hr) — in the middle half of Medical Laboratory Technician hourly ranges in Minnesota.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 38 open Medical Laboratory Technician jobs in Minnesota and 730 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — more than three in four Medical Laboratory Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 174 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for an associate degree; 364 of the 730 open Medical Laboratory Technician jobs (50%) ask for an associate 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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