Developer-Mass Spectrometry-Translational Research, Innovation & Test Development Office (TRITDO)

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical: Multiple plan options

Dental coverage

Vision plan

HSAs and FSAs

Retirement package

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Minnesota is seeking a developer for the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology to design, validate, and implement novel laboratory tests and methods under strong scientific guidance. You will improve existing assays, organize validation data, and prepare publications while presenting findings to peers.

Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or related field with 2 years of relevant lab experience
• Bachelor's degree plus MLS certificate with 2 years of experience
• HEW certificate may substitute for the degree
• Other clinical lab specialty certificates reviewed case-by-case

Responsibilities

• Develop, innovate, evaluate and implement novel tests or methods under guidance
• Improve existing methods and organize validation data
• Prepare data for publication and peer review and participate in presentations
• Complete 2-year tenure before applying to other Mayo Clinic positions
• Project work may include intermittent remote work as projects allow
• No visa sponsorship for this role

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent working

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in CLS/MLS or MT or chemistry or biological science

MLS certificate

HEW certificate

Master's or PhD in related field

Tools

LC-MSMS

GC-MSMS

HPLC

Job description

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.

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

As a developer in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, you will develop, innovate, evaluate and implement novel tests, methodologies, technologies, or products for the laboratory under the intellectual and scientific guidance of the Laboratory directors. Your responsibilities include:

• Developing new/ novel tests of proven validity within the work unit
• Improvement of existing methods
• Organizing new method validation data
• Preparing data for publication and peer review
• Participating in formal presentations
• Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to apply to other positions within Mayo Clinic.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science (CLS/MLS), medical technology (MT), chemistry, or a biological science, and 2 years of relevant laboratory experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree and a certificate in MLS, and 2 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• A HEW certificate may be substituted for the specified degree.
• Other clinical laboratory specialty certificates will be reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with the following platforms: LC-MSMS, GC-MSMS, and HPCL is preferred.
• Master's degree in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science or medical technology or Doctoral degree (PhD) in chemistry or a biological science preferred.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, efficient, and able to work independently exercising strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
• Capable of reproducing a reference method using available procedures without supervision.
• Demonstrated analytical and scientific competency with development and/or validation of lab techniques or procedures.
• Experience with data collection, organization, analysis and delivery of information.
• ASCP or other certification pertinent to the laboratory field may be required depending on the laboratory specialty and prevailing regulatory requirements.

Application Requirements

• All must be included for your application to be considered:
• CV/Resume
• Cover letter
• Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted) or NACES detailed international equivalency for foreign degrees.
• Internal candidates must provide their past three performance appraisals.
• DLMP employees that have been in current lab/position for less than 2 years must attach early release approval from supervisor.
• Non-DLMP internal applicants that have been in their current department/position for less than 1 year must attach early release approval from supervisor.
• 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

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$71,510 - $107,390/ year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Typically, Monday-Friday day shift with some flexibility for hours. Potential for some intermittent remote work as projects allow.

Weekend Schedule

No regularly scheduled weekends but could possibly be required based on specific project 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.