Animal Lab Tech - Mutter Lab - Limited Tenure
About The Position
The Animal Lab Tech prepares tissue, blood, and other specimens for routine testing; participates in maintaining and identifying animals used in experiments; and assists with animal surgical procedures as needed. The role records results, reports unusual outcomes, collects, enters, and reports data, demonstrates laboratory techniques to designated personnel, and helps maintain laboratory equipment and supplies. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to carry out basic routine techniques independently, and a desire to work closely with laboratory animals. The work may involve exposure to heat, noise, dust, dander, animal bites, and chemicals. Additional relevant laboratory experience and familiarity with animal welfare practices are preferred; computer experience is helpful. The vacancy is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer, and Mayo Clinic 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 maintaining and identifying 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.
Benefits
- Medical plan options.
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account.
- Vision plan with a national network.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
