Lab Assistant - Mayo Clinic Laboratories - Various Schedules

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

1d • $20 - $25

About The Position

Mayo Clinic Laboratories is a global leader in laboratory medicine, partnering with healthcare organizations to provide specialized testing and diagnostic insights. The laboratory assistant supports laboratory operations by receiving, identifying, processing, and storing biological specimens such as blood and urine. The role also includes clerical and pre-analytic processing work, maintaining supply inventory, filing, stocking, receiving shipments, cleaning, and using computer information systems daily.

This position 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 role must complete two years in the position before becoming eligible to transfer to another Mayo Clinic position. Applicants may be asked to complete a prerecorded OnDemand interview. A resume is required with all applications; internal applicants must also attach their three most recent performance appraisals. Additional transcript-equivalency documentation is required for international or foreign-trained applicants.

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.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday, and weekend work assignments.
• Attention to detail and ability to adhere to strict safety requirements when handling chemicals, reagents, and infectious agents.
• Applicants must attach a resume.
• Internal applicants must attach their three most recent performance appraisals.
• International or foreign-trained applicants must provide a detailed equivalency evaluation showing a U.S.-equivalent degree, completed by a NACES- or AICE-member organization; the applicant is responsible for the evaluation cost.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of laboratory functions, medical terminology, or a 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, including blood and urine.
• Verify specimen identification.
• Process and store specimens.
• Perform clerical, pre-analytic processing, and other laboratory duties.
• Maintain supply inventory, file, stock, receive shipments, and clean.
• Use computer information systems on a daily basis.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with a national network.
• Health savings account and flexible spending accounts for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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