Histotech Assistant

Mayo Clinic Healthcare; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Histotech Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art histology laboratory. As a Histotech Assistant, you will be responsible for performing various technical procedures, maintaining lab equipment, and ensuring the accurate processing of patient samples. The position provides a pathway for career advancement, with the potential to transition into the Histology Technician Program. If you're passionate about contributing to patient care and eager to grow in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical: Multiple plan options

Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account

Vision: Affordable plan with national network

Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs

Retirement: Competitive retirement package

Qualifications

• Applicants must have an associate's degree or a high school diploma/GED with relevant experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical procedures under supervision, including embedding tissue and microtomy.
• Maintain lab equipment and perform Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
• Foster an inclusive team environment while handling patient samples.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Laboratory experience

Leadership experience

Education

Associate's degree

High school diploma/GED with 2 years experience

Tools

Lab Information System

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. We prioritize patient needs while investing in our employees through competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. We also offer ongoing education and advancement opportunities for 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.

Responsibilities

This is a limited tenure position for up to 3 years, with potential to reduce to 0.5 FTE if accepted into the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences (MCSHS) Histology Technician Program. You must work towards prerequisites: https://college.mayo.edu/academics/health-sciences-education/histology-technician-program-arizona-florida-and-minnesota/.

As a Histotech Assistant in the Histology Laboratory, you will perform technical procedures under supervision, including embedding tissue, microtomy, and other lab tasks. Additional responsibilities include:

• Retrieval and verification of patient samples
• Tracking specimens
• Accessioning
• Specimen photography
• Processing tissue specimens
• Maintaining lab equipment
• Performing Hematoxylin and Eosin staining
• Performing coverslipping
• Case assembly and distribution
• Handling outside/consultation material
• Troubleshooting equipment and reagent issues
• Reagent preparation
• Reviewing logs
• Filing and retrieving tissue blocks/slides
• Handling/disposal of hazardous chemicals
• Knowledge of Lab Information System
• Record retention
• Answering phones
• Fostering an inclusive team environment

Visit the Clinical Labs career site to watch a brief video of Olyvia discussing her role as a Histotech Assistant at Mayo Clinic.

Note: This position typically does not meet ASCP Route 2 eligibility for Histology Technician Examination. Employees are required to work 2 years in this role before applying for other positions within Mayo Clinic. It is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and Mayo does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Qualifications

Applicants must have an associate's degree or a high school diploma/GED with 2 years of relevant experience. The position is limited to 3 years, with potential to reduce to 0.5 FTE upon acceptance into the MCSHS Histology Technician Program.

Additional Requirements

• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Laboratory or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Application Requirements

• CV/Resume
• Cover letter
• Transcripts or NACES evaluation for foreign degrees
• Internal candidates: recent performance appraisals
• Early release approval if applicable
• International transcripts: detailed NACES or AICE evaluation showing US equivalency

Additional Details

Exemption Status: Nonexempt

Compensation: $22.83 - $32.71/hour

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, occasional Saturdays

Hours/Pay Period: 80

Site Locations: Multiple Mayo Clinic campuses and international locations

Equal Opportunity: Mayo Clinic is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.

Recruiter: Laura Heyde