Technical Lead Jobs in Minnesota
Technical Lead jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Twin Cities metro, with additional hiring in Rochester and Duluth, where employers like Target, UnitedHealth Group, and Mayo Clinic maintain large engineering and technology organizations. The most in-demand specialties include cloud platform engineering, enterprise software delivery, and data infrastructure leadership, reflecting Minnesota's strength in retail technology, healthcare IT, and financial services. Demand is steady across both established corporations and growing mid-market firms, with openings at senior individual-contributor and people-management levels. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerBTM Global
Top cityMinneapolis, MN
Cities hiring8
Work type67% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology
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Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist - Technical
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Fairview Health Services
Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist - Technical
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Technical Lead L1(Contract)
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Wipro
Technical Lead L1(Contract)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Lead Technical Product Manager - Remote
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Optum
Lead Technical Product Manager - Remote
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Technical Lead - Digital Marketing Platforms
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Pentair
Technical Lead - Digital Marketing Platforms
Golden Valley, Minnesota
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State of Minnesota - Minnesota IT Services
M365 Technical Operations Lead - ITS5
Vadnais Heights, Minnesota
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Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist - Technical
Fairview Health Services·Minneapolis, Minnesota
Job functions:
$39.28 - $55.45/hr
Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification
10,000+ employees
Job Description
Responsibilities/Job Description:
IDDL performs over 900,000 Microbiology and Virology tests annually. We span the spectrum from manual reading of bacteriology cultures to state-of-the-art PCR testing. IDDL offers expertise in the following areas: Bacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, Virology, and Mycobacteriology.
The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Technical Lead functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice. The MLS Technical Lead performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing, and acts as a resource for problem resolution and interpretation of results. The MLS Technical Lead correlates data based on clinical knowledge, technical expertise, and other conditions affecting test results. The MLS Technical Lead participates in laboratory performance improvement activities. The MLS Technical Lead collaborates with the customers of the laboratory to promote appropriate use of laboratory resources.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Fairview has an exciting opportunity for an Infectious Diseases Diagnostics Laboratory (IDDL) Lead MLS position at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center-East Bank. This is a fulltime, Day shift opening. This oversight includes the parasitology and mycology sections. The Lead will work collaboratively with the Laboratory leadership to achieve the vision for Fairview Laboratory services. The ideal applicant will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in Microbiology/Mycology/Parasitology testing.
IDDL performs over 900,000 Microbiology and Virology tests annually. We span the spectrum from manual reading of bacteriology cultures to state-of-the-art PCR testing. IDDL offers expertise in the following areas: Bacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, Virology, and Mycobacteriology.
The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Technical Lead functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice. The MLS Technical Lead performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing, and acts as a resource for problem resolution and interpretation of results. The MLS Technical Lead correlates data based on clinical knowledge, technical expertise, and other conditions affecting test results. The MLS Technical Lead participates in laboratory performance improvement activities. The MLS Technical Lead collaborates with the customers of the laboratory to promote appropriate use of laboratory resources.
Responsibilities
- Follows established guidelines to obtain specimens and prioritize work.
- Obtains specimens from patients of all ages and degrees of physical and/or mental ability.
- Properly verifies patient identity.
- Assesses integrity of all specimens for testing.
- Verifies correct identification of specimens before testing.
- Follows established guidelines for determining priority of specimen testing and procurement.
- Determines and/or revises priorities for specimen procurement within department guidelines and clinical information
- Performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing.
- Performs waived, moderate or high complexity testing as defined by CLIA ’88.
- May be responsible for method development research, instrument correlation, and method validation.
- In absence of a supervisor, may direct work flow in the daily operation of a laboratory section and provide direction and problem solving skills for laboratory functions.
- Functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice.
- Operates laboratory instrumentation and information systems according to procedures.
- Completes specified maintenance on instruments
- Recognizes problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them.
- Acts as a resource for problem solving, action steps and troubleshooting for lab procedures and unexpected events in lab operations
- Initiates proper safety or emergency responses.
- Consults with supervisor if unable to resolve issues.
- Exercises critical thinking to maintain and improve department productivity and efficiencies.
- Assists supervisor in designing, implementing and evaluating new work processes or methods.
- Evaluates testing results for accuracy and appropriate intervention.
- Determines if test results fall within normal parameters and reporting protocols. Recognizes age-specific reference ranges.
- May be responsible for method development research, instrument correlation, and method validation.
- In absence of a supervisor, may direct work flow in the daily operation of a laboratory section and provide direction and problem-solving skills for laboratory functions.
- Functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice.
- Operates laboratory instrumentation and information systems according to procedures.
- Completes specified maintenance on instruments.
- Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to Laboratory Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Laboratory Compliance Programs
- Documents deviations and action taken.
- Documents reagent, test kit and calibrator checks.
- Takes action to evaluate and resolve QC outliers. Consults with supervisor for assistance if needed.
- Assumes responsibility for the lab performance improvement program by suggesting areas for improvement, collecting data, reviewing the results, and recommending action steps to be taken.
- Documents compliance with and demonstrates working knowledge of regulations of governmental or voluntary agencies.
- Collaborates with the customers of the laboratory to promote appropriate use of laboratory resources.
- Orients and mentors’ new employees and students.
- Orients individuals in laboratory operations including routine and complex testing methodology, instrumentation, and information systems.
- Responsible for monitoring and documenting the progress of the orientation and training, provides feedback to trainee.
- Completes training checklists and evaluations as appropriate.
- Assists supervisor/manager in developing learning plans.
- Checks work prior to release.
Required Qualifications
- Baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college/university in a related laboratory field including the related lab practicum or equivalent routes meeting qualifications as a general supervisor for high complexity testing as specified in CLIA ’88.
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology. • Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided. or
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with 16 semester hours in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry. • Transcript must be provided. or
- A transcript evaluation verifying equivalency to a U.S. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university. • Equivalency verification documentation must be provided. or
- Completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course and a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with 16 semester hours in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry. • Transcript must be provided. or
- Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in molecular biology, biotechnology, chemistry, biology, cytology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field. • Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided.
- 1 year of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing for candidates with baccalaureate or higher degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology. or
- 2 years of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing for candidates qualifying by baccalaureate degree and semester hours.
- Applicant should possess or be eligible to receive appropriate Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved laboratory certification. within 1 Year
- Labs-Infectious Disease – • ASCP or ASCPi – MLS, MT, M, SM, MB, SMB, V or SV • AMT – MLS or MT within 1 Year
Fairview Health Services
Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist - Technical
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Added 2d ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$39.28 - $55.45/hr
Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification
Job Description
Responsibilities/Job Description:
IDDL performs over 900,000 Microbiology and Virology tests annually. We span the spectrum from manual reading of bacteriology cultures to state-of-the-art PCR testing. IDDL offers expertise in the following areas: Bacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, Virology, and Mycobacteriology.
The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Technical Lead functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice. The MLS Technical Lead performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing, and acts as a resource for problem resolution and interpretation of results. The MLS Technical Lead correlates data based on clinical knowledge, technical expertise, and other conditions affecting test results. The MLS Technical Lead participates in laboratory performance improvement activities. The MLS Technical Lead collaborates with the customers of the laboratory to promote appropriate use of laboratory resources.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Fairview has an exciting opportunity for an Infectious Diseases Diagnostics Laboratory (IDDL) Lead MLS position at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center-East Bank. This is a fulltime, Day shift opening. This oversight includes the parasitology and mycology sections. The Lead will work collaboratively with the Laboratory leadership to achieve the vision for Fairview Laboratory services. The ideal applicant will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in Microbiology/Mycology/Parasitology testing.
IDDL performs over 900,000 Microbiology and Virology tests annually. We span the spectrum from manual reading of bacteriology cultures to state-of-the-art PCR testing. IDDL offers expertise in the following areas: Bacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, Virology, and Mycobacteriology.
The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Technical Lead functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice. The MLS Technical Lead performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing, and acts as a resource for problem resolution and interpretation of results. The MLS Technical Lead correlates data based on clinical knowledge, technical expertise, and other conditions affecting test results. The MLS Technical Lead participates in laboratory performance improvement activities. The MLS Technical Lead collaborates with the customers of the laboratory to promote appropriate use of laboratory resources.
Responsibilities
- Follows established guidelines to obtain specimens and prioritize work.
- Obtains specimens from patients of all ages and degrees of physical and/or mental ability.
- Properly verifies patient identity.
- Assesses integrity of all specimens for testing.
- Verifies correct identification of specimens before testing.
- Follows established guidelines for determining priority of specimen testing and procurement.
- Determines and/or revises priorities for specimen procurement within department guidelines and clinical information
- Performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing.
- Performs waived, moderate or high complexity testing as defined by CLIA ’88.
- May be responsible for method development research, instrument correlation, and method validation.
- In absence of a supervisor, may direct work flow in the daily operation of a laboratory section and provide direction and problem solving skills for laboratory functions.
- Functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice.
- Operates laboratory instrumentation and information systems according to procedures.
- Completes specified maintenance on instruments
- Recognizes problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them.
- Acts as a resource for problem solving, action steps and troubleshooting for lab procedures and unexpected events in lab operations
- Initiates proper safety or emergency responses.
- Consults with supervisor if unable to resolve issues.
- Exercises critical thinking to maintain and improve department productivity and efficiencies.
- Assists supervisor in designing, implementing and evaluating new work processes or methods.
- Evaluates testing results for accuracy and appropriate intervention.
- Determines if test results fall within normal parameters and reporting protocols. Recognizes age-specific reference ranges.
- May be responsible for method development research, instrument correlation, and method validation.
- In absence of a supervisor, may direct work flow in the daily operation of a laboratory section and provide direction and problem-solving skills for laboratory functions.
- Functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice.
- Operates laboratory instrumentation and information systems according to procedures.
- Completes specified maintenance on instruments.
- Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to Laboratory Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Laboratory Compliance Programs
- Documents deviations and action taken.
- Documents reagent, test kit and calibrator checks.
- Takes action to evaluate and resolve QC outliers. Consults with supervisor for assistance if needed.
- Assumes responsibility for the lab performance improvement program by suggesting areas for improvement, collecting data, reviewing the results, and recommending action steps to be taken.
- Documents compliance with and demonstrates working knowledge of regulations of governmental or voluntary agencies.
- Collaborates with the customers of the laboratory to promote appropriate use of laboratory resources.
- Orients and mentors’ new employees and students.
- Orients individuals in laboratory operations including routine and complex testing methodology, instrumentation, and information systems.
- Responsible for monitoring and documenting the progress of the orientation and training, provides feedback to trainee.
- Completes training checklists and evaluations as appropriate.
- Assists supervisor/manager in developing learning plans.
- Checks work prior to release.
Required Qualifications
- Baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college/university in a related laboratory field including the related lab practicum or equivalent routes meeting qualifications as a general supervisor for high complexity testing as specified in CLIA ’88.
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology. • Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided. or
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with 16 semester hours in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry. • Transcript must be provided. or
- A transcript evaluation verifying equivalency to a U.S. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university. • Equivalency verification documentation must be provided. or
- Completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course and a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with 16 semester hours in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry. • Transcript must be provided. or
- Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in molecular biology, biotechnology, chemistry, biology, cytology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field. • Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided.
- 1 year of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing for candidates with baccalaureate or higher degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology. or
- 2 years of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing for candidates qualifying by baccalaureate degree and semester hours.
- Applicant should possess or be eligible to receive appropriate Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved laboratory certification. within 1 Year
- Labs-Infectious Disease – • ASCP or ASCPi – MLS, MT, M, SM, MB, SMB, V or SV • AMT – MLS or MT within 1 Year
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Where Minnesota roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Minneapolis
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A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical lead jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
- Five or more years of software engineering experience with at least two in a lead capacity
- Demonstrated experience leading agile or scrum teams through full product delivery cycles
- Proficiency in one or more enterprise languages such as Java, Python, or C-sharp
- Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud in production environments
- Strong communication skills with a history of partnering across engineering, product, and business stakeholders
Technical Lead Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technical lead in Minnesota?
Becoming a technical lead in Minnesota does not require a state-issued license. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field, followed by several years of hands-on engineering work. Minnesota's large technology employers in healthcare IT, retail, and financial services typically promote senior engineers into lead roles after they demonstrate consistent delivery and the ability to mentor teammates.
Which companies hire technical leads in Minnesota?
Employers hiring technical leads in Minnesota right now include BTM Global, HDR, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Minnesota's dense concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and large healthcare systems means hiring activity is spread across corporate technology centers, regional innovation hubs, and health IT divisions throughout the metro.
Which Minnesota cities have the most technical lead jobs?
Minneapolis, Edina, and Saint Paul account for the most technical lead openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities dominate because Target, UnitedHealth Group, and U.S. Bank anchor large engineering organizations there, while Rochester's openings are driven primarily by Mayo Clinic's technology and digital health programs, and Duluth draws from healthcare and logistics employers serving the northern corridor.
Are there remote technical lead jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, and more than most fields. Technical lead work is primarily desk-based and collaboration-driven, making it well suited to distributed arrangements. About 83% of technical lead openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting broad employer acceptance of flexible work in software and platform engineering. Architecture reviews, sprint planning, and cross-team coordination are the tasks most commonly handled remotely.
How can I get hired as a technical lead in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from a senior software engineer or staff engineer role into informal technical ownership before seeking a formal lead title. Minnesota employers like Target, UnitedHealth Group, and Optum run associate and rotational technology programs that build the delivery and mentorship experience lead roles require. Earning a cloud certification and contributing to an open-source or internal platform project strengthens a candidate's case when applying to organizations that promote from within.
Where can I find and apply to technical lead jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to technical lead jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and preferred location, and apply directly to each position without creating a profile or signing up.
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