Graduate Research Appointment

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; Rochester (MN); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Pre-Tax Savings: HSA/FSAs

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota invites applications for a Graduate Research Appointment (GRA). This post-baccalaureate role applies science, technology, engineering, and math skills to biomedical research, including basic and translational studies.

This is a one-year limited tenure position with potential for a one-year extension. The vacancy does not sponsor visas. The role offers a full-time daytime schedule and a chance to advance through associated graduate classes and seminars.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong background in science, technology, engineering, or math.
• Authorization to work in the United States without Mayo Clinic sponsorship now or in the future (citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee or asylee).
• Applicants currently in graduate or medical school are not eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide a post-baccalaureate laboratory research experience applying STEM skills to biomedical research (basic or translational).
• Opportunity to participate in selected graduate classes and seminars while working in this role.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or math

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

The Graduate Research Appointment (GRA) is a post-baccalaureate appointment for participants with an interest in biomedical research. The primary purpose is to provide a post-baccalaureate laboratory research experience that applies skills in science, technology, engineering or math to biomedical research including basic science or translational research. GRA participants will have the opportunity to participate in selected graduate classes and seminars while working in this role.

This is a one-year limited tenure position that may have the possibility of a one-year extension.

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.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with a strong background in science, technology, engineering, or math. Authorization to work and remain in the United States, without necessity for Mayo Clinic sponsorship now, or in the future (for example, be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident, refugee or asylee.

Students that do not meet these criteria do not qualify.

• Applicants who are currently in Graduate or Medical School are not eligible.
• Eligibility of applicants with advanced degrees above BA or BS depend on the specific degree

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

This position has a predetermined rate of $20.50 per hour.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday 8:00am -5:00pm

Weekend Schedule

Occasional weekends

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.