Animal Lab Tech - Mutter Lab - Limited Tenure

Mayo Career Site US; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

HSA/FSAs

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mayo Clinic is seeking staff to prepare tissue and blood specimens for routine testing, assist with animal care in experiments, and support surgical procedures. The role involves data entry, results recording, and reporting unusual outcomes, with emphasis on safe handling of lab animals and proper equipment maintenance.

Applicants should have at least a high school diploma and may need familiarity with animal welfare practices.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Additional relevant laboratory experience and familiarity with animal welfare practices preferred.
• Computer experience is helpful.
• Must have the ability to carry out basic routine techniques independently, and have a desire to work closely with lab animals.
• Must have above average manual dexterity, be able to endure exposures to heat, noise, dust, dander, animal bites, and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Prepares tissue, blood and other specimens for routine testing.
• Participates in maintenance and identification of animals to be used in experiments.
• Assists in surgical procedures on animals as needed.
• Records results, reports unusual outcomes.
• Collects/enters/reports data.
• Demonstrates lab techniques to designated lab personnel.
• Assists in maintenance of lab equipment and supplies.

Skills

Lab techniques

Animal handling

Data entry

Manual dexterity

Computer experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

Prepares tissue, blood and other specimens for routine testing. Participates in maintenance and identification of animals to be used in experiments. Assists in surgical procedures on animals as needed. Records results, reports unusual outcomes. Collects/enters/reports data. Demonstrates lab techniques to designated lab personnel. Assists in maintenance of lab equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional relevant laboratory experience and familiarity with animal welfare practices preferred. Computer experience is helpful. Must have the ability to carry out basic routine techniques independently, and have a desire to work closely with lab animals. Must have above average manual dexterity, be able to endure exposures to heat, noise, dust, dander, animal bites, and chemicals.

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.

About Us

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.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical:Multiple plan options.
• Dental:Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings:HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

About the Team

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.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 392984
• Job Category Laboratory Services
• Posting Date 10/15/2026, 01:54 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 55905
• Benefits Eligible Yes
• Compensation Detail Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.; $21.55-30.22/ hour
• Schedule Details 8am-5pm hours may vary depending on lab needs. This limited tenure position has an expected end date of one year after transfer. It may be possible to extend one additional year depending on funding.
• Weekend Schedule Occasionally depending on lab needs
• Union Job No
• Area of Interest 1 Research
• Marketing Category 1 Research
• International Assignment No
• Overtime Rule Earn overtime for hours worked over 40 in a work week