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Allina Health

Laboratory Technical Advisor

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$115.30K - $115.80K/yr

Directs, develops, and maintains multi-site departmental technical procedures and material resources. * Monitors and oversees implementation of technical systems & process improvements to meet or ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for material technical advisor in the United States is $114,963.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Material Technical Advisor, you need a strong background in materials science or engineering, along with experience in material selection, testing, and failure analysis. Familiarity with industry standards, laboratory analysis tools, and certifications such as AWS or NACE are typically required. Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills help you effectively advise teams and clients. These abilities are crucial for ensuring the selection and application of suitable materials, which directly impacts product performance, safety, and cost-efficiency.

What are some common challenges Material Technical Advisors face when supporting multiple projects simultaneously?

Material Technical Advisors often juggle responsibilities across several projects, which can present challenges such as prioritizing urgent requests, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of various material specifications, and ensuring consistent communication between engineering, procurement, and construction teams. Effective time management and strong organizational skills are essential to track material approvals, resolve quality issues, and coordinate timely deliveries. Proactively building relationships with stakeholders and standardizing processes can help advisors manage workloads more efficiently while ensuring project requirements are met.

What is a Material Technical Advisor?

A Material Technical Advisor is a specialist who provides expertise on material selection, specification, and application in projects such as construction, manufacturing, or energy production. They evaluate the properties and performance of various materials to ensure they meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Their role often includes troubleshooting material-related issues, recommending alternatives, and staying updated on industry advancements. Material Technical Advisors work closely with engineers, designers, and project managers to optimize material usage and support project success.

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CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in materials science, engineering, or related field; certifications like ASM or NACE are commonRequires a bachelor's or master's degree in materials science, metallurgical engineering, or related discipline; professional certifications are advantageous
Work EnvironmentAdvises clients or internal teams, often in technical support or consulting roles, in labs or on-siteDesigns, develops, and tests materials in labs or manufacturing settings
Industry UsageUsed across manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and consulting firms for technical supportPrimarily in R&D, product development, and manufacturing industries

The Material Technical Advisor focuses on providing expert guidance on materials, often in a consulting or support capacity, while the Material Engineer is involved in designing and testing materials for product development. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and certifications, but their daily tasks and work environments differ significantly.

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Laboratory Technical Advisor

Laboratory Technical Advisor

Allina Health

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

$115.30K - $115.80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 257 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Location Address:
2925 Chicago AveLoading DockMinneapolis, MN 55407-1321
Date Posted:
April 29, 2026
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:
Occasional
Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:
This position will cover the following departments:
Hematology, Coagulation, Special Coagulation, and Urinalysis
  • 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two week pay period)
  • 8-hour Day shifts
  • Occasional weekends

Job Description:
Collaborates with pathologists to develop, coordinate, and implement standardized laboratory instrumentation and testing procedures in assigned laboratory specialty areas. Serves as the document owner of technical policies, procedures, forms, and miscellaneous documents and develops the annual competency program for the associated laboratory specialty. Provides direction to technical laboratory staff across all sites, addresses questions from internal and external customers, and functions as a liaison to pathologists.
CLIA Role
Technical Specialist (Qualified Subspecialties listed in Organizational Roles Crosswalk document)
Principle Responsibilities
  • Directs, develops, and maintains multi-site departmental technical procedures and material resources.
    • Monitors and oversees implementation of technical systems & process improvements to meet or exceed quality, service, and financial targets.
    • Achieves standardization, proficiency, accuracy, and economy in test result production.
    • Provides on-site technical expertise & communication as needed.
    • Responsible for next level escalation on customer service technical issues.
    • Serves on interdisciplinary committees to plan and implement system wide initiatives.
    • Leads laboratory technical resource meetings.
    • Develops and maintains technical policies, procedures, forms, and miscellaneous documents.
    • Participates in procedure writing, technical procedures, forms, misc. documents, method validation, and implementation.
  • Financial Management of Cost Center(s).
    • Supports the development and implementation of supply budgets for technical specialty areas in partnership with the laboratory operations leaders.
    • Supports laboratory operations leaders in investigating supply budget variances.
  • Provides clinical consultation to the laboratory, pathologists, professional medical staff and other providers.
    • Provides consultation on abnormal and difficult results for physicians, professional medical staff and clients.
    • Serves as liaison with medical staff and other caregivers.
    • Provides continuing education to technical staff.
    • Reviews reports and prepares cases for final sign out to assigned specialty area.
    • Provides guidance for appropriate test utilization.
    • Serves on interdisciplinary committees to plan and implement Allina Health initiatives.
    • Provides on-site technical expertise & communication.
  • Researches, develops, and coordinates implementation of new test systems and instrumentation.
    • Communicates and confirms need for new instrumentation/test system with key stakeholders.
    • Develops, directs and implements project plans in coordination with key stakeholders to meet or exceed quality, service and financial targets.
    • Achieves standardization, proficiency, accuracy, and economy in test result production.
    • Identifies and ensures key metrics, including but not limited to: quality, accuracy, regulatory, IS
    • Communicates and collaborates with supply chain, finance and lab operations throughout project.
    • Develops training plans to ensure high level of competency of staff.
    • Develops and maintains technical policies, procedures, forms, and miscellaneous documents.
  • Maintains regulatory compliance in areas of oversight.
    • Ensures inspection readiness for all assigned technical area(s).
    • Leads Allina Health Lab technical resource meetings as required by specialty.
    • Directs and ensures all procedures/policies are up to date, meet regulatory and compliance requirements, and in document control.
    • Participates in off-site regulatory system inspection.
    • Oversees and ensures employee technical training documents and competencies meet regulatory requirements.
    • Ensures compliance with all regulatory standards including those from CMS, CAP, OSHA, COLA, CLIA, JCAHO and HIPA.
  • CLIA Defined Responsibilities
    • 493.1451 Standard Technical Supervisor Responsibilities
    • 493.1411 Technical Consultant Qualifications
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in medical technology or clinical lab science or related health science from a regionally accredited university
  • 7+ years experience in specialty area of high or moderate complexity laboratory
  • 0 to 2 years implementation of continuous process improvement strategies
  • 0 to 2 years determining laboratory medicine best practices
  • 0 to 2 years providing technical oversight of a clinical laboratory in specialty area
  • CLIA defined Qualifications 493.1449 Technical Supervisor qualifications
  • CLIA defined Qualifications 493.1411 Technical Consultant Qualifications

Licenses/Certifications
  • MLS or Cytotechnologist (CT), or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification required by a recognized agency such as ASCP, AMT or NCA, as required by specialty area
  • Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments meets 1988 regulations and is board certified in specialty area required upon hire

Physical Demands
  • Light Work:
  • Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range
Pay Range: $41.28 to $57.11 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, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
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 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
  • 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.

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