Lab Processing Assistant - Mayo Clinic Laboratories - Various Schedules

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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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 Lab Processing Assistant performs pre-analytic specimen processing and supports patient testing as part of the laboratory team. Duties may include operating laboratory and office equipment; entering information and test orders into the laboratory computer system; and responding to a high volume of phone calls requesting laboratory testing information. The role ensures correct patient identification on specimens and documentation, and resolves pre-analytic specimen-related issues. Depending on the assignment, the position may also involve complex reagent preparation, managing work-unit supply inventory, operating automated systems, and training others.

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 must complete two years in the position before becoming eligible to transfer to other Mayo Clinic positions. Applicants may be asked to complete an on-demand recorded interview during selection.

Requirements

• Associate's degree, or a high school diploma or equivalent plus 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, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good interpersonal 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, holidays, and weekend work assignments.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow strict safety requirements when handling chemicals, reagents, and infectious agents.
• Applicants must attach a resume. Internal applicants must also attach their three most recent performance appraisals.
• Internationally or 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 evaluation cost.
• DLMP/MCL employees in their current lab or position for less than two years must attach early-release approval from their supervisor.
• Non-DLMP internal applicants in their current department or 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.
• Previous experience or knowledge of computers, keyboarding, telephone operations, and other office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytic specimen processing.
• Operate laboratory and office equipment.
• Enter information and test orders into the laboratory computer system.
• Respond to laboratory testing information inquiries, potentially by handling a high volume of phone calls.
• Ensure correct patient identification on specimens and documentation.
• Resolve pre-analytic specimen-related issues.
• Depending on the assignment, prepare complex reagents, manage work-unit supply inventory, operate automated systems, and train others.

What This Job Offers

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