Since 1922, the UMN Medical Laboratory Sciences Program has led the profession

Employment Opportunities in Our Program

Teaching Specialist/Laboratory Manager

The Medical Laboratory Sciences Department is looking to hire a full time Teaching Specialist/Lab Manager to teach and assist in Medical Laboratory Science courses and oversee the teaching laboratory spaces. This person is responsible for assisting students in planned medical laboratory exercises in basic MLS laboratory techniques, microbiology, hematology, and/or transfusion medicine. Other responsibilities include grading student assignments, ensuring safe practices, procedures, and policies are developed and maintained for both the students and faculty involved in teaching laboratories. This person will also be responsible for making sure adequate supplies are available for student laboratories. Continued personal growth within the profession is expected in order to keep current with the field.

View the MLS Teaching Specialist/Lab Manager job description for more about this position.


Medical Laboratory Sciences Teaching Specialists

The MLS program is seeking candidates to help support on campus laboratory teaching courses. Teaching specialists are usually current practitioners in one or more disciplines within MLS, who can help bring current practice knowledge into the teaching laboratory.  Three to 10 hours per week for one semester depending on your work schedule and our course schedule.  We accept applications continuously throughout the year. 

View the to MLS Teaching Specialist job description for more about this position.

To apply, visit the U of MN employment system and search for position #306077.

For inquiries, please contact:

Amy Fischer
Operations Manager
[email protected]
877-334-2659

Donna Spannaus-Martin, PhD, MLS(ASCP)cm
Program Director
[email protected]