Animal Lab Tech - Mutter Lab - Limited Tenure

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental and vision plans

Pre-Tax Savings: HSA/FSAs

Competitive retirement package

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is seeking a lab animal technician to prepare tissue, blood, and specimens for routine testing and assist in animal care and procedures. You will record data, report unusual results, and demonstrate lab techniques to staff.

The role requires a high school diploma with willingness to gain experience in animal welfare. A limited-tenure position may end after one year, depending on funding and needs.

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 be able to carry out basic routine techniques independently, and have a desire to work closely with lab animals.

Responsibilities

• Prepares tissue, blood and other specimens for routine testing.
• Participants 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

Manual dexterity

Laboratory techniques

Computer experience

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Basic lab equipment

Job description

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.

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.

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.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.; $21.55-30.22/ hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

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

International Assignment

No

Site Description

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.