Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Scientist - CLT/CLS/MLS

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing tests on specimens from Mayo Clinic, its affiliated laboratory services, and from clinics and hospitals around the world. The position is within the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) at Mayo Clinic, a top-ranked institution. The department emphasizes a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and a commitment to providing excellent, culturally relevant care in a welcoming environment that champions a culture of belonging. The aim is to build a workforce that reflects the communities served, creating a safe work environment where differences are valued, allowing individuals to achieve and contribute to their fullest potential. This approach leverages diverse strengths for accelerated innovation, better problem-solving, enhanced productivity, job satisfaction, improved quality, and better ways to meet patient needs.

Requirements

• Graduate or student graduating within three months with a bachelor's degree in: Clinical Laboratory Technologist-CLT
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a biological science (such as, but may not be limited to Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, etc.) is required.
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist-CLS Graduate with a Bachelor's degree in: Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Medical Technology (MT)
• Or Bachelor's degree plus Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), Medical Technology (MT), as recognized by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) is required.
• A HEW certificate may be substituted for the specified degree.
• Candidate must satisfy one more of the following qualifications to be considered: Hold an MLS/CLS degree
• Are a current contracted (contingent) employee within the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) seeking permanent placement in another DLMP Laboratory
• Are a current Mayo Clinic employee, not currently in a CLT/CLS role
• Former employee of Mayo Clinic
• Former Summer Laboratory Science Program participant
• Are graduates of the Macyo Clinic School of Health Sciences Medical Laboratory Science Program
• Must possess good communication skills and be able to work closely with others.
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted) or NACES detailed international equivalency for foreign degrees.
• Internal candidates must provide their past three performance appraisals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with operation and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and assay systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs analyses on blood, tissue, and body fluids to aid health care providers in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of patients.
• 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.
• Works with multiple computer systems to retrieve information and report results.
• May work with minimal supervision and may assist with specimen collection.
• Must strictly adhere to safety protocols to work with infectious specimens, chemicals and other hazards.
• Must be capable of producing accurate results under time constraints, multi-tasking, and performing in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Actively partners with team members by fostering an inclusive work environment and respecting others with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level