Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Scientist - CLT/CLS/MLS

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 44,675 - 67,034; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to join the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology in Minnesota. You will perform tests on specimens from Mayo Clinic and affiliated services, contributing to accurate diagnostics and patient care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adapting to varied lab conditions. Qualified candidates hold a chemistry or biological sciences degree with MLS/CLS/MT credentials (NAACLS) or a relevant certificate; HEW substitute accepted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a biological science is required.
• Bachelor's degree plus Certificate in MLS/CLS/MT, NAACLS-recognized, is required. HEW certificate may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Performs analyses on blood, tissue, and body fluids to aid diagnosis and treatment.
• Operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation; troubleshoots assays.
• Works with multiple computer systems to retrieve information and report results.
• May work with minimal supervision and assist with specimen collection.
• Adheres to safety protocols when handling infectious specimens, chemicals, and hazards.
• Capable of producing accurate results under time constraints in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biological science

MLS/CLS/MT certification or NAACLS-recognized certificate

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.

Responsibilities

Are you looking to further develop your career within Clinical Labs? We invite you to explore our Clinical Lab Technologist - Clinical Lab Science opportunities, where you will perform tests on specimens from Mayo Clinic, its affiliated laboratory services, and from clinics and hospitals around the world!

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other hospital according to U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024. We are excited to invite you to be a part of our team within the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!

Visit the Clinical Labs career site to watch a brief video of Dalena describing a role as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist at Mayo Clinic.

It is Mayo Clinic’s mission to provide excellent, culturally relevant care to all patients in a welcoming environment that champions a culture of belonging for all. In DLMP, we aim to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve by creating a safe work environment where differences are valued, allowing individuals to achieve and contribute to their fullest potential. By leveraging the strengths that everyone brings to the table, we gain the strategic advantages of accelerated innovation, better problem solving, enhanced productivity and job satisfaction, improved quality, and, most importantly, we find better ways to meet the needs of our patients.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs analyses on blood, tissue, and body fluids to aid health care providers in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of patients.
• 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.
• Must be capable of producing accurate results under time constraints, multi-tasking, and performing in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Experience with operation and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and assay systems is desirable.
• Must possess good communication skills and be able to work closely with others.
• Must be able to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday, on-call, and weekend work assignments.
• Actively partners with team members by fostering an inclusive work environment and respecting others with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Individuals hired to this position are asked to complete 2 years in the role before being 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*

Qualifications

Graduate or student graduating within three months with a bachelor's degree in:

Clinical Laboratory Technologist-CLT

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a biological science (such as, but may not be limited to Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, etc.) is required.

Clinical Laboratory Technologist-CLS

• Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)
• Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS)
• Medical Technology (MT)

Or bachelor's degree plus Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), Medical Technology (MT), as recognized by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) is required. A HEW certificate may be substituted for the specified degree.

Additional Qualifications

Individuals that meet the following criteria will receive preference.

• MLS/CLS Degrees
• Current contracted (contingent) employees of DLMP wanting to move to another laboratory for permanent hire within DLMP
• Current Mayo Clinic Employees (non-lateral CLT/CLS)
• Graduates of the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Medical Laboratory Science Program
• Former DLMP and Summer Lab Science Program (SLSP) employees

International Transcript

• MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation.
• MUST show US equivalent degree.
• Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) www.aice-eval.org .

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$32.43 - $48.66 / hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Varies; Please be aware that training schedules may be different than the shift accepted upon hire. Initial training in many labs can take 2-6 months before new hires are moved to their work schedules accepted upon hire.

Weekend Schedule

Varies; Candidate must be able to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday, on-call, and weekend work assignments.

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.