Lab Assistant: Impactful Diagnostics and Team Support

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision plan

HSAs/FSAs

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mayo Clinic Laboratories is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support specimen receipt, processing, and clerical duties. The role requires careful handling of biological samples and accurate data entry using multiple systems. The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, and 1-2 years of medical experience is preferred. Eligible candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of fast-paced work with good

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years medical experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to read specimen labels and work with numbers to prevent mislabeling.
• Must be organized, able to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently or in a team.
• All applicants must attach a resume; internal applicants must attach recent performance appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and process biological specimens (blood, urine).
• Perform pre-analytic processing and storage; maintain supply inventory and filing.
• Operate and interact with multiple computer information systems daily; handle shipments.
• Adhere to strict safety policies when handling chemicals, reagents, and infectious agents.

Skills

Laboratory knowledge

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Label reading

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Mayo Clinic Laboratories is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support specimen receipt, processing, and clerical duties. The role requires careful handling of biological samples and accurate data entry using multiple systems. The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, and 1-2 years of medical experience is preferred. Eligible candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of fast-paced work with good