Clinical Lab Technologist - Cell Kinetics - Contractors Only

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

This position is only open to individuals who currently work as a Contractor in the Hem Cell Kinetics Lab. The role involves performing analyses to aid health care providers in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of patients. The individual will participate in the operational support activities necessary to maintain and optimize testing capabilities. Testing is performed in specialized laboratories and may include highly skilled manual techniques or automated testing using sophisticated instrumentation. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to instrument operation and maintenance, troubleshooting assays, evaluating tests for accuracy, assisting with interpreting results, and operational support activities to optimize testing. The position requires working with multiple computer systems to retrieve information and report results, and may involve minimal supervision and assistance with specimen collection. Strict adherence to safety protocols is mandatory when working with infectious specimens, chemicals, and other hazards. Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to transfer to other positions within Mayo Clinic. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification; Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a biological science
• Experience with operation and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and assay systems
• Ability to produce accurate results under time constraints
• Capability to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills and ability to work closely with others
• Flexibility to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday, on-call, and weekend work assignments

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting
• Familiarity with safety protocols in laboratory environments

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses to aid health care providers in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of patients
• Participate in operational support activities to maintain and optimize testing capabilities
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation
• Troubleshoot assays and evaluate tests for accuracy
• Assist with interpreting results
• Work with multiple computer systems to retrieve information and report results
• Adhere to safety protocols when working with infectious specimens and chemicals
• Assist with specimen collection as needed

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree