Lab Assistant- DLMP - Serology

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

3d

About The Position

The laboratory assistant is responsible for receiving, verifying the identification of, processing, and storing biological specimens such as blood and urine. The role also performs clerical, pre-analytic processing, and other laboratory duties, including maintaining supply inventory, filing, stocking, receiving shipments, and cleaning. The laboratory assistant uses various computer information systems daily.

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to accurately read specimen labels and work with numbers to prevent mislabeling.
• Ability to stay organized, prioritize tasks, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good human relations skills and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday assignments, and weekend work assignments.
• Attention to detail and adherence to strict safety requirements for handling chemicals, reagents, and infectious agents.
• Foreign-trained laboratory personnel must provide a detailed high school equivalency evaluation showing a U.S.-equivalent degree, at the applicant's expense.
• DLMP employees who have been in their current laboratory 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

• Knowledge of laboratory functions and medical terminology.
• Science background.
• One to two years of medical experience; preferred but not required.
• Previous experience or knowledge of computers, keyboarding, telephone operations, and other office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receive biological specimens, verify specimen identification, process specimens, and store them.
• Perform clerical, pre-analytic processing, and other laboratory duties.
• Maintain supply inventory, file, stock, receive shipments, and clean.
• Use various computer information systems daily.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED