Lab Processing Assistant - Mayo Clinic Laboratories - Various Schedules

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

1d • $20 - $26

About The Position

Mayo Clinic Laboratories is hiring a Lab Processing Assistant to support patient testing through pre-analytic specimen processing. The role operates laboratory and office equipment, enters information and test orders into the laboratory computer system, and may respond to a high volume of phone calls seeking laboratory testing information. It ensures correct patient identification on specimens and documentation and resolves pre-analytic specimen-related issues. Depending on the work unit, the assistant may also prepare complex reagents, manage supply inventory, operate automated systems, and train others.

Applicants must attach a resume. The posting states that the position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer and does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. Employees must complete two years in this position before becoming eligible to transfer to another position within Mayo Clinic. Scheduling may include off-shifts, holidays, and weekends.

Requirements

• Associate's degree, or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of work experience including clinical laboratory and/or other relevant experience.
• 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 in a team environment.
• Ability to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday, and weekend work assignments.
• Attention to detail and adherence to strict safety requirements for handling chemicals, reagents, and infectious agents.
• Applicants must attach a resume. Internal applicants must attach their three most recent performance appraisals.
• International/foreign-trained applicants must provide a detailed equivalency evaluation showing a U.S.-equivalent degree, completed by an organization listed with NACES or AICE; the applicant is responsible for the cost.
• DLMP/MCL employees in their current lab/position for less than two years must attach early-release approval from their supervisor. Non-DLMP internal applicants in their current department/position for less than one year must attach early-release approval from their supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in a health or science field preferred.
• Previous experience or knowledge of computers and keyboarding, telephone operations, and other office equipment desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytic specimen processing.
• Operate a variety of laboratory and office equipment.
• Enter information and test orders into the laboratory computer system.
• May respond to a high volume of phone calls seeking laboratory testing information.
• Ensure correct patient identification on specimens and documentation.
• Resolve pre-analytic specimen-related issues.
• May perform complex reagent preparation.
• May manage work unit supply inventory.
• May operate automated systems.
• May provide training to others.

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.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree