Animal Lab Tech - Mutter Lab - Limited Tenure
About The Position
Prepares tissue, blood, and other specimens for routine testing. Participates in the maintenance and identification of animals used in experiments and assists with animal surgical procedures as needed. Records results, reports unusual outcomes, collects, enters, and reports data, and demonstrates laboratory techniques to designated lab personnel. Assists with maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies. This is a limited-tenure position. The vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship; Mayo Clinic will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position and does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to carry out basic routine techniques independently.
- Desire to work closely with laboratory animals.
- Above-average manual dexterity.
- Ability to endure exposure to heat, noise, dust, dander, animal bites, and chemicals.
Nice To Haves
- Additional relevant laboratory experience.
- Familiarity with animal welfare practices.
- Computer experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare tissue, blood, and other specimens for routine testing.
- Participate in the maintenance and identification of animals used in experiments.
- Assist in surgical procedures on animals as needed.
- Record results and report unusual outcomes.
- Collect, enter, and report data.
- Demonstrate laboratory techniques to designated laboratory personnel.
- Assist in maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
