Lead Lab Assistant- Prep & Processing Lab

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

1d • $20 - $27

About The Position

The Lead Lab Assistant supports the management team in managing work-unit duties and activities and facilitates workflow through clerical and processing tasks, including inventory management, filing, stocking, and inventory rotation. The role contributes to staff training and continuing education and requires discretion in handling confidential 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 requesting laboratory testing information. The Lead Lab Assistant ensures correct patient identification on specimens and documentation, and helps resolve pre-analytic specimen-related issues. The role supports patient testing and may include complex reagent preparation, work-unit supply inventory management, and operation of 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. Applicants must include a resume and cover letter. This 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 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 for handling chemicals, reagents, and infectious agents.
• Resume and cover letter must be included with the application.
• Must complete two years in this position before becoming eligible to transfer to other positions within Mayo Clinic.
• Not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer; Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

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.
• Perform pre-analytic specimen processing.
• Operate 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.
• Provide support for patient testing.
• May perform complex reagent preparation, manage work-unit supply inventory, and operate automated systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee concerns and issues.

Benefits

• Multiple 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.
• Comprehensive benefit plans.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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