Research Assistant - Kusne Lab

Mayo Clinic•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Performs various support functions in research laboratory using proper procedures to avoid the risk of laboratory-acquired infection or sample-to-sample contamination. Maintains and cleans equipment and the facility; maintains and restocks supplies; and maintains computer database. Works under direct supervision. Attention to detail is essential while dealing with multiple tasks. Flexibility is important in adjusting to frequent changes in work volume. Additional Information: Seeking a Research Assistant for part-time (8hrs/week minimum, additional hours negotiable) work in Mayo Clinic Hematology clinical research. Position would be ideal for an undergraduate student or medical student. Job duties include management of clinical databases (e.g. adding new cases and performing data extraction) and if experienced, occasional laboratory experiments. Multiple opportunities to be included in clinical research publications for the appropriate candidate. Must be motivated, organized, and a self-starter. Basic proficiency in excel required. This position requires at least a one-year commitment. This is a limited tenure position that has been approved for one year that may have the possibility of turning into a regular position. This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. Why Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Requirements

Attention to detail is essential while dealing with multiple tasks.
Flexibility is important in adjusting to frequent changes in work volume.
Must be motivated, organized, and a self-starter.
Basic proficiency in excel required.
This position requires at least a one-year commitment.

Responsibilities

Performs various support functions in research laboratory using proper procedures to avoid the risk of laboratory-acquired infection or sample-to-sample contamination.
Maintains and cleans equipment and the facility
Maintains and restocks supplies
Maintains computer database
Management of clinical databases (e.g. adding new cases and performing data extraction)
Occasional laboratory experiments