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How much do clinical lab manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical lab manager in Minnesota is $61.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.66 and $68.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a clinical lab manager?

Clinical Lab Managers are professionals who oversee the daily operations of clinical laboratories in hospitals, clinics, or research facilities. They are responsible for managing laboratory staff, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, coordinating testing procedures, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Clinical Lab Managers also help implement new technologies, monitor budgets, and ensure that lab results are accurate and delivered in a timely manner. Their leadership is crucial for the smooth functioning and reliability of laboratory services.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a clinical lab manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clinical Lab Manager, you need a solid background in laboratory science, experience in clinical lab operations, and often a bachelor's or master's degree in medical technology or a related field, along with relevant certification such as ASCP. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), quality assurance protocols, and regulatory compliance tools is essential. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills make an individual excel in managing teams and workflow. These competencies are crucial to ensure accurate testing, regulatory compliance, and efficient laboratory operations.

What are some common challenges faced by clinical lab managers, and how can they be addressed?

Clinical Lab Managers often face challenges related to maintaining regulatory compliance, managing staff schedules, and ensuring timely delivery of test results. Balancing administrative duties with hands-on problem solving is crucial, especially in high-volume or fast-paced laboratory settings. Effective communication, ongoing staff training, and staying updated on industry regulations can help address these issues and maintain a smoothly running lab environment.

What is the difference between Clinical Lab Manager vs Medical Laboratory Technician?

AspectClinical Lab ManagerMedical Laboratory Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in medical technology, biology, or related field; often requires certification (e.g., ASCP)Associate's degree in medical laboratory technology; certification preferred
Work EnvironmentLaboratories within hospitals, clinics, or diagnostic labs; managerial responsibilitiesPerforming tests and analyzing samples under supervision
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare facilities, diagnostic labs, research institutionsHospitals, clinics, diagnostic laboratories

The Clinical Lab Manager oversees laboratory operations, staff, and quality control, requiring leadership skills and management experience. In contrast, the Medical Laboratory Technician focuses on conducting tests and analyzing samples, requiring technical skills and certification. Both roles are essential in healthcare labs but differ mainly in responsibilities and required credentials.

What are the most commonly searched types of Clinical Lab jobs in Minnesota?

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What cities in Minnesota are hiring for Clinical Lab Manager jobs?

Cities in Minnesota with the most Clinical Lab Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Clinical Lab Manager job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,357 per year, or $61.2 per hour.

Nursing and Allied Health Manager - College Laboratory Service Specialist

Minnstate

Coon Rapids, MN โ€ข On-site

$24.40 - $35.30/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Working Title:

Nursing and Allied Health Manager - College Laboratory Service Specialist

Institution:

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Classification Title:

College Laboratory Srvc Spec

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

Coon RapidsARCC - Cambridge Campus

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$24.40 - $35.30

Job Description

Anoka-Ramsey's Nursing and Allied Health programs strive to provide an inclusive and student-centered, educational environment. Through a focus on academic excellence, and in collaboration with community partners, the programs develop clinically and professionally competent graduates for careers in nursing and allied health fields (including but not limited to physical therapist assistants, pharmacy technicians, massage therapists).

The Nursing and Allied Health Lab Manager supports Nursing and Allied Health in specific ways. In Nursing, the lab manager supports the program by overseeing the daily operations, development, and strategic planning of nursing skills and simulation labs across both campuses. This position facilitates positive learning experiences for students by providing support through guidance and mentoring in a lab environment to promote student success. This includes facilitating the lab staff to set-up learning environments, assist students in the lab, monitor student activity and provide feedback to faculty regarding student progress, and completion of required lab experiences. This position assists in coordinating remediation and re-testing by lab faculty with the appropriate faculty member, course, and program competencies to ensure student success. This position establishes and maintains congruity between the nursing labs on the Coon Rapids and Cambridge Campuses and serves as the lead worker for the staff in both labs.

For both Nursing and Allied Health, this position oversees the supply procurement process, inventory control and management, and supply distribution to departments on both campus in collaboration with facilities for delivery to Cambridge. This year-round position ensures the Nursing and Allied Health Program labs are safe, well-equipped, and student-ready at the start of the fall and spring semesters.

This position involves recruitment, orientation, and community engagement activities such as career exploration days and open houses as well as attending orientations and bootcamp. They will coordinate and present lab demonstrations to prospective students and families and promote the Nursing and Allied Health Programs by showcasing lab capabilities and simulation technology.

This position will be open through July 21, 2026. However, those that apply by July 7, 2026, will beconsidered first.

Salary Range:

$23.98-$34.69/hour

Minimum Qualifications

  • RN with an unencumbered license in good standing and previous work experience as an RN.

  • Skillful with nursing procedures and techniques, ability to learn the latest in nursing technology and the ability to convey updates to constituents, including education and facilitation of simulation as an instructional method.

  • Previous experience with procurement, budget management, inventory management and/or cost saving practices.

  • Experience as a lead worker utilizing organizational and management skills.

  • The knowledge of professional laboratory principles, techniques, and operation of lab equipment to successfully manage the labs.

  • Ability to develop processes and procedures for the use of nursing labs to ensure the safety of faculty, students, and staff.

  • Interpersonal communication skills to connect with potential nursing and allied health students and promote the programs at recruitment events

Preferred Qualification

  • Evidence of commitment to the success of culturally, ethnically, and racially diverse populations of students, staff, and faculty.

  • Ability to listen, perform nursing assessments, and offer support and encouragement to students.

  • Has an understanding of how nursing and allied health work together to promote optimal health

  • Ability to evaluate current processes within the nursing lab and recommend new processes or practices.

Other Requirements

Please complete the online application form and upload these documents by the posting deadline. This position is posted through August 31, 2026. The posting will be removed from the website on September 1, 2026 at 12:01 am central time.

  • Resume

  • Cover Letter

Within your application material, please address how you meet all minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

Internal Applicants

All current Minnesota State institution employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for "Browse Jobs - Employees" in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business, whether using a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

The safety of all is of vital concern. The Clery Act Campus Crime & Security Report is available to perspective employees at ARCC at http://www.anokaramsey.edu/about-us/safety-security/. The campus Title IX Coordinator is Mike Opoku and can be contacted at mike.opoku@anokaramsey.edu or (763) 433-1272.

It is our commitment to ensure the selection process for this position is accessible to all candidates. Please contact the Anoka-Ramsey Human Resources Office, (763) 433-1160, to request a reasonable accommodation during the selection process.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday (7:30 am- 4:00 pm)

Telework

No

About

Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) is an open-door, comprehensive higher education institution committed to excellence in teaching and learning. ARCC has campuses in both Cambridge and Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

The aligned institutions of Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College (ATC) are members of Minnesota State. With over 100 degree, certificate, and transfer programs across three campuses, ARCC and ATC have served the citizens of the Twin Cities and East Central Minnesota since 1965. Annually, the two colleges (three campuses) serve more than 16,000 learners of all ages and ethnicities as they pursue associate degrees that transfer as the first two years of a bachelor's degree, or technical and certificate programs that lead immediately to rewarding careers.

We are committed to responding to the educational needs of our changing communities and to providing opportunities for enhancing knowledge, skills, and values in a supportive learning environment. We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor, student success, and lifelong learning. Our goal is to strive for inclusive excellence in our commitment to preparing all students and employees for success. Our commitment to inclusive excellence seeks to extend beyond academic offerings to meet diverse student interests as well as regional and economic needs.

Our college prides itself in our support for students' holistic needs. We have many students who are first-generation students, students with disabilities, veteran students, post-traditional students, and students who identify as LGBTQIA. The student population at ARCC is composed of <1% American Indian/Alaska Native, 6.8% Asian, 13.1% Black or African American, 6.6% Hispanic of any race, 0% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, 60.6% White, and 5.1% two or more races, and 3% unknown. We are committed to creating a vibrant and diverse community of employees composed of first-generation students, employees with disabilities, veterans, and employees who identify as LGBTQIA. Our employee population at ARCC consists of 15.4% Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC).

For more information about our college, please visit our website at http://www.anokaramsey.edu.


Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date:

11-18-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

03-24-2026

Close Date:

09-01-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Yusra A Hussain

Posting Contact Email:

rm4350vy@minnstate.edu