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Working Title: Laboratory Supervisor

Job Class: State Program Administrator Supervisor Principal

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

+ **Job ID** : 90814

+ **Location** : St. Peter

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 12/19/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 12/29/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT St.Peter Region MMA

+ **Division/Unit** : St Peter / FOR Medical Svcs

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $34.11 - $49.39 / hourly; $71,221 - $103,126 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

At the State of Minnesota,** **employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Forensic Mental Health Program provides mental health evaluation and treatment services to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness who present a risk to public safety. This is a safe and secure treatment environment.

To facilitate, coordinate, implement, and supervise the delivery of Laboratory services provided at Forensic Services (FS).

Duties:

+ Assign, coordinate, and supervise the delivery of Laboratory services at Forensic Services so the mission, goals, and functions of the department and facility are carried out, and all patients receive safe, quality care.

+ Ensure the Laboratory department can provide accurate high-quality results for all tests ordered by medical and psychiatric staff.Tests are either performed in the department or sent out to a qualified Reference Laboratory.

+ Perform testing, providing accurate results for all tests ordered by the medical staff.Will perform the test in the Laboratory or send it out to a qualified Reference Laboratory so the medical staff will have the best information possible to aid in diagnosis and treatment.

+ Set up and maintain the Orchard Harvest/ Copia Laboratory Information System, including updates. Serve as source expert for Avatar EHR lab functions.

+ Develop, implement, and maintain performance improvement processes for the Laboratory department by continuously striving to improve the quality of care provided.

+ Operate the Laboratory department within the allocated budget requirements. Order and maintain sufficient inventories of supplies and provide input and decision-making into new equipment purchases, so the Laboratory department can operate efficiently without interruption of services.

+ Ensure the physical and environmental condition of the Laboratory department is appropriate for the testing performed and provide a safe environment in which employees are protected from physical, chemical, and biological hazards.Comply with all safety and health standards, rules, regulations, and protocols.

**To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held. **

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Laboratory Science.

+ Current ASCP certification.

+ Knowledge of and ability to apply infection control procedures and techniques, including standard precautions in a laboratory environment

+ Experience analyzing proficiency and quality control data, and implementation of appropriate corrective action when necessary

+ Understanding of the clinical significance of laboratory test results and their impact on patient diagnosis and treatment

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with Laboratory information systems, including Avatar, Orchard Harvest, and/or Copia

+ Knowledge of laboratory regulatory requirements, including CLIA compliance

+ Experience with Joint Commission laboratory accreditation standards, and survey processes

+ Supervisory or lead work experience in a laboratory or clinical environment

+ Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance and performance improvement programs, including audits and ongoing monitoring

+ Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations, demonstrating cultural awareness and inclusivity.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.