Autopsy Technologist

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

5d • $32 - $49

About The Position

As an Autopsy Technologist at Mayo Clinic, you will assist forensic and subspecialty pathologists during autopsy procedures, including pre- and post-autopsy activities and research projects. You will guide and instruct residents on autopsy procedures and participate in innovative technology and research projects. Day-to-day activities include preparing specimens; cleaning museum boxes and archiving and retrieving them for Mayo Medical instructors; providing on-call coverage for weekend and holiday autopsy examinations; and partnering with team members to foster an inclusive work environment that respects different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Employees hired into this position must complete two years in the role before becoming eligible to apply for other positions within Mayo Clinic. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Applicants must include a CV or resume and cover letter. Foreign degrees require a detailed equivalency evaluation showing a U.S.-equivalent degree, completed by an organization that is a member of NACES or AICE. Internal candidates must provide their three most recent performance appraisals. DLMP employees in their current lab or position for less than two years, and non-DLMP internal applicants in their current department or position for less than one year, must attach early release approval from their supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mortuary science, medical technology, chemistry, or biological science.
• Well-developed knowledge of medical terminology, medical practices, and human anatomy.
• Applicants with foreign degrees must provide a detailed equivalency evaluation showing a U.S.-equivalent degree from a NACES- or AICE-member organization.
• Application must include a CV or resume and cover letter.
• Internal candidates must provide their past three performance appraisals.
• DLMP employees who have been in their current lab or position for less than two years must attach early release approval from their supervisor.
• Non-DLMP internal applicants who have been in their current department or position for less than one year must attach early release approval from their supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in mortuary science is preferred.
• Additional science training, such as experience working with dissection or sectioning of tissue, is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist forensic pathologists and subspecialty pathologists during autopsy procedures, including pre- and post-autopsy activities and research projects.
• Guide and instruct residents on autopsy procedures.
• Participate in technology and research projects.
• Prepare specimens.
• Clean museum boxes and provide archival and retrieval services for Mayo Medical instructors.
• Provide on-call coverage for weekend and holiday autopsy examinations.
• Partner with team members to foster an inclusive work environment and respect different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Benefits

• Medical plan options
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage
• Vision plan with a national network
• Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts for eligible expenses
• Competitive retirement package
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefit plans
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time