Lead Lab Assistant- Prep & Processing Lab

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

1d • $20 - $27

About The Position

The Lead Lab Assistant assists and works cooperatively with the management team in managing the duties and activities of the work unit. The role facilitates workflow by performing clerical and processing duties, including inventory, filing, stocking, and rotating inventory. The Lead Lab Assistant participates in staff training and continuing education and maintains confidentiality regarding employee concerns and issues.

The position performs pre-analytic specimen processing; operates laboratory and office equipment; enters information and test orders into the laboratory computer system; and may respond to a high volume of calls seeking laboratory testing information. The role ensures correct patient identification on specimens and documentation and resolves pre-analytic specimen-related issues. It supports patient testing as part of the laboratory team and may prepare complex reagents, manage work-unit supply inventory, and operate automated systems.

Employees hired into this position must complete two years in the role before becoming eligible to transfer to other positions within Mayo Clinic. Applications must include a resume and cover letter. The vacancy is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer, and Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

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.
• Organized and able to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good human relations skills and effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday, and weekend work assignments.
• Attentiveness to detail and ability to adhere to strict safety requirements for handling chemicals, reagents, and infectious agents.
• Resume and cover letter must be included with the application.

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

• Assist and work cooperatively with the management team in managing work-unit duties and activities.
• Facilitate workflow through clerical and processing duties, including inventory, filing, stocking, and rotating inventory.
• Participate in training and continuing education of staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee concerns and issues.
• Perform pre-analytic specimen processing.
• Operate laboratory and office equipment.
• Enter information and test orders into the laboratory computer system.
• Respond, as needed, 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.
• Provide laboratory-team support for patient testing.
• Perform complex reagent preparation, manage work-unit supply inventory, and operate automated systems as needed.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSA pre-tax savings for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.

What This Job Offers

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