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Weekend Lab Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Allina Health

Medical Lab Technician

Plymouth, MN · On-site

$27.65 - $37.90/hr

Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: Every 3rd Job Summary: Join Our Team as a Medical Laboratory Professional! Step into a diverse, multicultural lab environment where your work directly impacts patient ...

EDI Specialists, Inc.

Lab Planner

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$77/hr

Meet with clients/users to develop or validate program requirements for lab and high-tech facilities. * Develop space programs and physical plans at a variety of scales. * Collaborate with the ...

Globalchannelmanagement

Lab technician

Chanhassen, MN

$34 - $35/hr

Lab technician needs 1-3 year of demonstrated laboratory experience Lab technician requires: * Computer literate in Microsoft Office products word, excel and powerpoint. * Ability to understand and ...

Ridgeview

Lab Assistant

Waconia, MN · On-site

$19.86 - $27.85/hr

Day shift with evening weekend and holiday rotation. Purpose of Job This position is responsible ... Effectively performs specimen processing tasks including receiving, batching and reference lab ...

Allina Health

$30.94 - $40.99/hr

SEIU-9-Central Lab-SLC Weekend Rotation: Every 3rd Job Summary: Join Our Team as a Medical Laboratory Professional! Step into a diverse, multicultural lab environment where your work directly impacts ...

Allina Health

Medical Lab Technician

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$30.94 - $40.99/hr

SEIU-9-Central Lab-SLC Weekend Rotation: Every 3rd Job Summary: Join Our Team as a Medical Laboratory Professional! Step into a diverse, multicultural lab environment where your work directly impacts ...

Ridgeview

Lab Assistant

Waconia, MN · On-site

$19.86 - $27.85/hr

Evening shift with evening weekend and holiday rotation. Purpose of Job This position is ... Effectively performs specimen processing tasks including receiving, batching and reference lab ...

Ridgeview

Lab Assistant

Waconia, MN

Day shift with evening weekend and holiday rotation. Purpose of Job This position is responsible ... Effectively performs specimen processing tasks including receiving, batching and reference lab ...

Ridgeview

Lab Assistant

Waconia, MN

Evening shift with evening weekend and holiday rotation. Purpose of Job This position is ... Effectively performs specimen processing tasks including receiving, batching and reference lab ...

Pipestone (Emp Serv LLC)

Feed Lab Technician

Pipestone, MN · On-site

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

Feed Lab Technician - PIPESTONE (Pipestone, MN) PIPESTONE Nutrition is hiring a Feed Lab Technician to support our cutting-edge feed lab in Pipestone, MN. If you enjoy hands-on lab work, love data ...

Pipestone (Emp Serv LLC)

Feed Lab Technician

Pipestone, MN · On-site

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

Feed Lab Technician - PIPESTONE (Pipestone, MN) PIPESTONE Nutrition is hiring a Feed Lab Technician to support our cutting-edge feed lab in Pipestone, MN. If you enjoy hands-on lab work, love data ...

PIPESTONE

Feed Lab Technician

Pipestone, MN

$22 - $26/hr

Feed Lab Technician - PIPESTONE (Pipestone, MN) PIPESTONE Nutrition is hiring a Feed Lab Technician to support our cutting-edge feed lab in Pipestone, MN. If you enjoy hands-on lab work, love data ...

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How much do weekend lab jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend lab in Minnesota is $24.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.85 and $27.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Weekend Lab Technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Lab Technician, you need a solid understanding of laboratory procedures, attention to detail, and at least an associate degree or certification in laboratory science. Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), automated analyzers, and standard lab equipment is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently are crucial soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure accurate test results, efficient workflow, and reliable laboratory operations during weekend shifts.

What is the difference between Weekend Lab vs Medical Laboratory Technician?

AspectWeekend LabMedical Laboratory Technician
CredentialsTypically requires a certification or training specific to weekend shiftsRequires an associate degree in medical laboratory technology and certification
Work EnvironmentLaboratories operating on weekend schedules, often in hospitals or clinicsHospitals, clinics, or diagnostic labs during regular or weekend hours
Industry UsageUsed in healthcare settings needing weekend coverageStandard role in medical diagnostics and lab testing

Weekend Lab roles focus on providing laboratory services during weekends, often requiring specific certifications for weekend work. Medical Laboratory Technicians perform diagnostic tests in healthcare labs, usually with formal education and certification. While both work in lab environments, Weekend Lab positions are tailored for weekend shifts, whereas Medical Laboratory Technicians work throughout the week. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find roles aligned with their credentials and scheduling preferences.

What is a Weekend Lab job?

A Weekend Lab job typically refers to a laboratory technician or assistant position where the primary work schedule falls on weekends. Employees in this role are responsible for performing lab tests, managing samples, maintaining equipment, and recording data, often in hospitals, research facilities, or diagnostic labs. Weekend Lab staff play a critical part in ensuring continuous laboratory operations, especially when full-time weekday staff are unavailable. These positions may require technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Weekend Lab jobs are ideal for individuals seeking flexible work hours or supplemental income.

What are some unique challenges faced by professionals working in a Weekend Lab position?

Professionals in a Weekend Lab role often encounter challenges such as managing time-sensitive experiments with limited weekday support and adapting to a quieter, sometimes solitary work environment. Being responsible for ongoing research or diagnostic work during weekends requires strong organization and the ability to troubleshoot issues independently. Collaboration with weekday staff is essential, so clear documentation and effective communication are key to ensuring continuity and data integrity across shifts.
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Lab Technical Services Coordinator

Lab Technical Services Coordinator

Hennepin Healthcare

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

Other

Re-posted 28 days ago

Hennepin Healthcare rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

189th of 877 rated healthcare providers

Job description

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Lab Technical Services Coordinator to join our team. This full time role will primarily work on nights. Includes every other weekend. Some flexibility to flex to evenings on weekend coverage. 

Purpose of this position: The role of the technical services coordinator is to support a designated section of the laboratory. In this role you must collaboratively work with laboratory teams, organizational laboratory customers, Hennepin Healthcare affiliates and clients to provide an excellent customer experience. Support the mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives of the organization and demonstrate a commitment to quality service to patients, physicians, the public, and co-workers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core Laboratory

  • Answers incoming phone calls with the expectation to respond appropriately to external and internal customers' needs/issues without transferring the phone calls to another section of the laboratory. This will require coordination with all sections of the laboratory and may require a return call for resolution
  • Call/page all critical values to the provider and complete the documentation of all calls in the electronic health record
  • Utilization of the electronic health record and the laboratory information system to efficiently complete add-on test requests, or to confer with the ordering provider if the add-on tests cannot be completed
  • Call all specimen rejection problems to the provider, including all affected specimens for that collection period
  • Monitors the core lab pending logs and communicates to the technical staff to ensure testing is not delayed
  • Operating laboratory equipment as assigned by management after proper training
  • Performs administrative support work including, but not limited to, entry of test results into the laboratory information system, assisting with departmental inventory management
  • Other duties as assigned for which they have received applicable training and supervisor approval to perform

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associate's degree in arts or science or equivalent

-OR-

  • An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • One year of experience in the laboratory and
  • One year of experience in customer service skills

For Core Laboratory: Certification as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) ASCP, or a Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) NCA

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

  • Customer Service skills
  • Basic Microsoft Office Suite knowledge (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

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