Director Of Laboratory - Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN | Allina Health

Location Address:

4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NWCoon Rapids, MN 55433-2522

Date Posted:

October 10, 2025

Department:

72006301 Central Lab Administration

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

Other

Job Summary:

Are you an experienced Clinical Laboratory Director looking to lead a high-performing team in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area? We are seeking a dynamic leader to oversee hospital laboratory operations, ensure CLIA compliance, and maintain CAP accreditation standards. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of diagnostic services in a leading healthcare organization.

Key Position Details:

We are seeking an experienced Director of Laboratory to lead operations across five hospital laboratories in the Twin Cities metro area:

• Mercy Hospital (Coon Rapids)
• Unity Hospital (Fridley)
• St. Francis Regional Medical Center (Shakopee)
• Buffalo Hospital
• Cambridge Medical Center

This role provides strategic leadership and oversight for clinical laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with CLIA, CAP, and other regulatory standards.

You will manage budgets, staffing, and quality initiatives while fostering an environment of engagement and excellence.

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee operations for multiple hospital laboratory sites.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including CLIA and CAP accreditation.
• Develop and manage budgets, staffing plans, and operational strategies.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and maintain high service levels.
• Collaborate with healthcare leadership to optimize laboratory performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field
• 5+ years of progressive management accountability
• 5+ years of management experience, preferably in a Hospital Laboratory setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) preferred or AMT certification preferred upon hire

Physical Demands

• Sedentary: Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $59.75 to $82.67 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience and education. Additional incentives may be available, including discretionary monetary bonuses, goal-based bonuses, and other financial incentives.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Paid Caregiver Leave

• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

• Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.