Clinical Lab Technologist (Mass Spectrometry)

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for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It implies we should use those headings for sections; we could also add other headings if needed but better to stick to those. We can put Work Environment details under About the role or maybe a separate paragraph without heading. Job Type & Location and Workplace Type: location info can be in About the role paragraph. Pay and Benefits: we have Pay range and Benefits list. So we need Pay section and Benefits section. Schedule: we have schedule info: Monday through Friday day shift, 8 hours per day, with flexibility for off-shifts, holidays, on-call, weekend work. So we have schedule details. Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements (maybe combine education/experience), Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must not include empty headings. Let's craft:

About the role

The Clinical Mass Spectrometry Technologist performs complex analyses on blood, tissue, and body fluids to support health care providers in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating patients. Testing is conducted in a specialized clinical laboratory using HPLC, LC/MS/MS, and GC/MS systems. The technologist operates and maintains sophisticated instruments, troubleshoots assays, evaluates test accuracy, assists in interpreting results, and provides operational support to optimize testing workflows. This role requires strict adherence to safety protocols when working with infectious specimens, chemicals, and other laboratory hazards, and involves using multiple computer systems to retrieve information and report results. The position is a Contract to Hire role based in Minneapolis, MN, fully onsite, with a Monday‑through‑Friday day shift (8 hours/day) and flexibility for off‑shifts, holidays, on‑call, and weekend work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing on blood, tissue, and body fluids in a specialized clinical laboratory setting to aid in patient diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
• Operate, maintain, and optimize sophisticated laboratory instrumentation, with primary use of HPLC, LC/MS/MS, and GC/MS systems.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation issues and assay systems to ensure continuous, reliable, and accurate test performance.
• Evaluate tests for accuracy and validity, including reviewing quality control data and resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with interpreting laboratory results in collaboration with health care providers and laboratory leadership when appropriate.
• Use multiple computer systems to retrieve patient and specimen information, enter data, and accurately report test results.
• Perform highly skilled manual techniques and automated testing procedures according to established laboratory protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Provide operational support activities to optimize testing processes, including workflow coordination, reagent management, and instrument readiness.
• Strictly adhere to safety protocols and regulatory guidelines when working with infectious specimens, chemicals, and other potential hazards.
• Follow laboratory quality control and quality assurance practices to maintain high standards of testing performance.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues and other laboratory staff, demonstrating effective communication and teamwork.
• Work with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability for the quality and timeliness of testing.
• Assist with specimen collection as needed, ensuring proper handling, labeling, and processing.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and produce accurate results under time constraints in a fast‑paced and changing environment.
• Accommodate scheduling adjustments and participate in off‑shift, holiday, on‑call, and weekend work assignments as required.
• Engage in career development opportunities within established pathways such as instrumentation technical specialist, quality assurance, management, or education.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a human biological science (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Animal Science, Marine Biology, Neuroscience) is required; a Chemistry or Biochemistry degree is preferred. Experience working with laboratory instrumentation such as GC, LC, HPLC, and MS is preferred. Experience with laboratory practices in a college, research, or clinical setting is a plus but not required. A Master's degree in a relevant field is acceptable; doctoral (PhD) degrees are not required for this position. Background or coursework in medical laboratory testing, chemistry, biochemistry, and quality control is beneficial.

Skills

• Ability to operate and troubleshoot complex laboratory instruments and assay systems.
• Capability to produce accurate and reliable results under time constraints and in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong multi‑tasking skills with the ability to manage several tests and tasks simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills to work closely and collaboratively with other laboratory professionals.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of performance and accountability.
• Strict adherence to safety protocols when handling infectious specimens, chemicals, and other hazards.
• Comfort using multiple computer systems for data retrieval, test ordering, and result reporting.
• Interest in and aptitude for instrumentation experience and troubleshooting.
• Motivation to pursue career progression within pathways such as instrumentation technical specialist, quality assurance, management, or education.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, schedules, and laboratory needs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high‑quality laboratory standards.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $23.00 – $24.00 per hour. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

The role follows a Monday through Friday day shift schedule, with two positions available working 8 hours per day. The environment requires flexibility for scheduling adjustments, off‑shifts, holidays, on‑call duties, and weekend work assignments as needed.

We need to ensure no boilerplate. We removed about actalent, EEO, etc. Also removed "Job Type & Location" and "Workplace Type" as we incorporated location and workplace type into About the role paragraph. Also removed "Application Deadline". Also removed "Work Environment" as we incorporated some details into About the role and Schedule. Check that we didn't repeat job title as heading. Good. Check that we didn't include any filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. All substantive info preserved? Let's verify: - Job description: captured in About the role paragraph (first sentences). Did we lose any specifics? The original description: "The Clinical Mass Spectrometry Technologist performs complex analyses on blood, tissue, and body fluids to support health care providers in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating patients. Testing is conducted in specialized laboratories using highly skilled manual techniques and advanced automated instrumentation, with a primary focus on HPLC, LC/MS/MS, and GC/MS. The technologist operates and maintains sophisticated instruments, troubleshoots assays, evaluates test accuracy, assists in interpreting results, and provides operational support to optimize testing workflows. This role requires strict adherence to safety protocols when working with infectious specimens, chemicals, and other laboratory hazards, and involves using multiple computer systems to retrieve information and report results." Our About the role paragraph includes: "performs complex analyses on blood, tissue, and body fluids to support health care providers in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating patients. Testing is conducted in a specialized clinical laboratory using HPLC, LC/MS/MS, and GC/MS systems. The technologist operates and maintains sophisticated instruments, troubleshoots assays, evaluates test accuracy, assists in interpreting results, and provides operational support to optimize testing workflows. This role requires strict adherence to safety protocols when working with infectious specimens, chemicals, and other laboratory hazards, and involves using multiple computer systems to retrieve information and report results." Good. - Responsibilities: we captured all bullet points. - Requirements: we captured education, experience, additional qualifications. - Skills: we captured essential skills and additional skills. - Pay: captured range and note. - Benefits: captured list. - Schedule: captured shift details. - Location: captured in About the role (Contract to Hire based in Minneapolis, MN, fully onsite). Also we mentioned two positions available? Actually that was in Work Environment: "The role follows a Monday through Friday day shift schedule, with two positions available working 8 hours per day." We included that in Schedule paragraph. Good. - Career development opportunities: included in Responsibilities bullet and Skills bullet. - Transportation benefits: included. - Employee Assistance Program