Manager - Laboratory Operations

• DULUTH, MN
• ST LUKES
• 01 Lab Administration
• Full-time - Days - 8 hours
• Weekend Requirements: Generally no weekends
• Professional
• FTE: 1
• Req #: 31460
• Salary Range: $50.40 - $73.49 Hourly
Posted: November 18, 2025 -->

Summary

• JOB SUMMARY
  • The Manager of Laboratory Operations works with other members of the laboratory staff and other St. Luke’s departments as part of a multidisciplinary team. Identifies and coordinates resources required to coordinate laboratory services throughout the St. Luke’s system and ensure the quality of laboratory services.
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Education: Bachelors Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Bachelors degree in related science field.
  • Experience: Minimum of four (4) years experience in a Clinical Laboratory.
  • Licensure/Certification/Registration: ASCP certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Education: Master's degree in related field.
  • Experience: Supervisory experience.
  • Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Ability to work with a wide variety of individuals with different training and educational backgrounds; to exercise good judgment; to maintain excellent laboratory standards while considering practical requirements in a particular situation; to effectively represent St. Luke's Laboratory Services in a variety of settings and to a wide variety of decision makers. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • READING - Advanced: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints.
  • WRITING - Advanced: Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
  • SPEAKING - Advanced: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, top management, public groups, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Advanced: Ability to comprehend and apply advanced mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations and proportions to practical situations.
  • REASONING ABILITY - Advanced Skills: Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    • Stand - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
    • Walk - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
    • Sit - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
    • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
    • Reach with hands and arms - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
    • Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
    • Bending-repetitive forward - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
    • Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

  • LIFTING REQUIREMENTS
    • Up to 10 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)
    • Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

  • WORK ENVIRONMENT
    • Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

Salary : $50 - $73