UMR Undergraduate Research Work Study Program – UMR Students Only

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

Mayo Clinic’s Undergraduate Research Work Study Program provides University of Minnesota–Rochester (UMR) students interested in research with an opportunity to explore Mayo Clinic’s culture, gain field experience, and pursue career goals. Work study student employees represent Mayo Clinic and work cooperatively with Mayo Clinic staff, external clients, students, and advisors. They are responsible to and receive direction from an assigned department supervisor.

Research areas may include Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, Molecular, Nephrology & Hypertension, Oncology, Physiology, and Biomedical Research. The employee and assigned supervisor collaboratively arrange the schedule in accordance with the student’s financial aid award and applicable minimum-hours requirements. Employees must notify their supervisor and the work study office of changes to their financial aid award. Selected employees must work a minimum of 8–10 hours per week.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, except under the TN visa classification. Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. Applicants must verify their work study award with the UMR Employment Office and include a Community Service Program Work Study Referral form with the application. The completed application must also include a cover letter noting the desired research area, if decided, and a resume.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at the University of Minnesota–Rochester (UMR).
• Graduated from high school or obtained a GED.
• Granted and accepted a financial work study award of $2,700 for an academic year.
• Ability to pay attention to details and follow strict safety requirements when handling chemicals, reagents, and infectious agents.
• Computer or keyboarding experience.
• Good human relations skills and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Verify the work study award with the UMR Employment Office and include the Community Service Program Work Study Referral form with the application.
• Include a resume and a cover letter noting the desired research area, if decided.

Responsibilities

• Represent Mayo Clinic and work cooperatively with Mayo Clinic staff, external clients, students, and advisors.
• Work under the direction of the assigned department supervisor.
• Collaboratively arrange a work schedule with the assigned supervisor in compliance with the financial aid award and applicable hours requirements.
• Notify the assigned supervisor and the work study office of changes to the financial aid award.
• Work a minimum of 8–10 hours per week if selected.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED