Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Clinical Mass Spec Lab - Contractors Only

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, seeks a contractor for the Clinical Mass Spectrometry Lab to perform analyses aiding diagnosis and treatment. The role involves instrument operation and maintenance, troubleshooting assays, and assisting with specimen collection in a high-safety setting.

The position requires strict adherence to safety protocols for infectious specimens and hazardous materials, and candidates must complete a two-year tenure in this role before transferring internally.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of instrument operation and maintenance in a clinical lab.
• Ability to troubleshoot assays and interpret results.
• Commitment to safety protocols when handling infectious specimens and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mass spectrometry instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot assays and evaluate test accuracy.
• Assist with specimen collection and reporting results.
• Report to multiple computer systems and ensure data integrity.
• Adhere to Mayo Clinic safety policies for hazardous materials.

Skills

Instrument operation

Troubleshooting assays

Assay evaluation

Result interpretation

Safety protocols

Tools

LIMS

Job description

**This position is only open to individuals who currently work as a Contractor in the Clinical Mass Spec Lab**

Performs analyses to aid health care providers in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of patients. Participates in the operational support activities necessary to maintain and optimize testing capabilities. Testing is performed in specialized laboratories and may include highly skilled manual techniques or automated testing using sophisticated instrumentation. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to instrument operation and maintenance, troubleshooting assays, evaluating tests for accuracy, assisting with interpreting results, and operational support activities to optimize testing. Works with multiple computer systems to retrieve information and report results. May work with minimal supervision and may assist with specimen collection. Must strictly adhere to safety protocols to work with infectious specimens, chemicals and other hazards.

**Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to transfer to other positions within Mayo Clinic**

This position 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.