Autopsy Technologist

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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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 technology and research projects.

The role includes preparing specimens; cleaning museum boxes; and archiving and retrieving museum boxes for Mayo Medical instructors. You will provide on-call coverage for weekend and holiday autopsy examinations. Team members are expected to foster an inclusive work environment and respect people with 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.

Applications must include a CV or resume and cover letter. Applicants with foreign degrees must provide a detailed international equivalency evaluation showing the U.S.-equivalent degree, completed by an organization that is a member of NACES or AICE. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mortuary science, medical technology, chemistry, or biological science.
• Well-developed knowledge of medical terminology, medical practices, and human anatomy.
• Complete two years in this position before becoming eligible to apply to other positions within Mayo Clinic.
• Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
• Application must include a CV or resume and cover letter.
• For foreign degrees, provide a detailed equivalency evaluation showing the U.S.-equivalent degree, completed by an organization listed as a member of NACES or AICE.
• Internal candidates must provide their past three performance appraisals.
• DLMP employees in their current lab or position for less than two years must attach early-release approval from their supervisor.
• Non-DLMP internal applicants 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.
• Assist with research projects and participate in technology and research initiatives.
• Guide and instruct residents on autopsy procedures.
• Prepare specimens.
• Clean museum boxes and archive and retrieve them for Mayo Medical instructors.
• Provide on-call coverage for weekend and holiday autopsy examinations.
• Foster an inclusive work environment and respect colleagues with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time