Clinical Lab Technologist - Clinical Mass Spec Lab - Contractor Only
About The Position
This position is open only to individuals who currently work as a Contractor in the Clinical Mass Spec Lab. The technologist performs analyses that support health care providers in diagnosing, determining the prognosis of, and treating patients. The role also contributes to operational activities needed to maintain and optimize testing capabilities in specialized laboratories. Testing may involve highly skilled manual techniques or automated processes using sophisticated instrumentation. Responsibilities may include operating and maintaining instruments, troubleshooting assays, evaluating test accuracy, assisting with result interpretation, and providing operational support to optimize testing. The position uses multiple computer systems to retrieve information and report results. The technologist may work with minimal supervision and may assist with specimen collection. Strict adherence to safety protocols is required when handling infectious specimens, chemicals, and other hazards. Employees hired into this position must complete two years in the role before becoming eligible to transfer to other positions within Mayo Clinic. The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer, and Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Requirements
- Must currently work as a Contractor in the Clinical Mass Spec Lab.
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a biological science.
- Must be capable of producing accurate results under time constraints, multitasking, and working in a fast-paced and changing environment.
- Must possess good communication skills and be able to work closely with others.
- Must be able to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday, on-call, and weekend work assignments.
- Applications must include a CV/Resume, cover letter, transcripts (unofficial copy accepted), and, for internal candidates, past performance appraisals.
- International/foreign-trained applicants must provide a detailed equivalency evaluation showing a U.S.-equivalent degree. The evaluation must be completed by an organization listed as a member of NACES or AICE; the applicant is responsible for the cost.
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating and troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation and assay systems is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Perform analyses to aid health care providers in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of patients.
- Participate in operational support activities to maintain and optimize testing capabilities.
- Operate and maintain laboratory instruments.
- Troubleshoot assays and evaluate tests for accuracy.
- Assist with interpreting results.
- Use multiple computer systems to retrieve information and report results.
- Assist with specimen collection as needed.
- Adhere to safety protocols when working with infectious specimens, chemicals, and other hazards.
Benefits
- Medical plan options
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account
- Vision plan
- HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses
- Competitive retirement package
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities
