Lab Education Specialist I - Stem Cell

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

6d • $33 - $50

About The Position

The Lab Education Specialist I participates in identifying and planning laboratory education needs in collaboration with laboratory leadership and assists with education program budget preparation. The role contributes to educational programs for medical trainees—including pathologists, residents, fellows, and postdoctoral trainees—as directed by laboratory leadership and the Residency/Fellowship Program Director.

The specialist participates in coordinating the development, implementation, and maintenance of clinical laboratory education programs for students and interns rotating through the laboratory. This work is conducted in accordance with affiliate program requirements and in collaboration with Mayo School of Health Sciences and laboratory, division, and department leadership. The specialist also helps develop and coordinate new-employee training and education programs to support compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

The position may serve as clinical education faculty in formal Mayo School of Health Sciences programs. It includes teaching, training, and mentoring students and employees, while maintaining competency in the laboratory specialty and in education methodologies. At least 50% of the position’s time is spent on laboratory education activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in clinical/medical laboratory science (CLS/MLS), medical technology (MT), chemistry, or human biological science from an accredited institution; alternatively, a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution plus a certificate in MLS.
• For histopathology or non-testing laboratories, a bachelor's degree with laboratory certification if applicable.
• Two years of relevant laboratory experience.
• A HEW certificate may be substituted for the specified degree.
• Other clinical laboratory specialty certificates are reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis.
• ASCP certification or another certification pertinent to the laboratory field may be required, depending on the laboratory specialty and prevailing regulatory requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including effective written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills and self-initiative.
• Patience and the ability to effectively coach and mentor others.
• Experience with data collection, organization, analysis, and delivery of information.
• Ability to work as a team member, take direction from others, and self-initiate and manage projects as appropriate.
• Applicants must submit a CV/resume, cover letter, and transcripts (an unofficial copy is accepted). Internal candidates must also provide their past performance appraisal.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience teaching, training, or mentoring students or employees.

Responsibilities

• Participate in identifying and planning laboratory education needs in collaboration with laboratory leadership.
• Assist with preparation of the education program budget.
• Participate in developing educational programs for medical trainees as directed by laboratory leadership and the Residency/Fellowship Program Director.
• Help coordinate the development, implementation, and maintenance of clinical laboratory education programs for students and interns rotating in the laboratory, in compliance with affiliate program requirements and in collaboration with Mayo School of Health Sciences and laboratory, division, and department leadership.
• Participate in developing and coordinating new-employee training and education programs with laboratory and division leadership to support regulatory and accreditation compliance.
• Participate as clinical education faculty in formal Mayo School of Health Sciences education programs as assigned.
• Teach, train, and mentor students and employees.
• Maintain competency in the laboratory specialty and in education methodologies.
• Spend at least 50% of work time on laboratory education activities.

Benefits

• Medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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