Lab Assistant - Serology

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; Rochester (MN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision plan

HSA & FSAs

Retirement package

Job summary

The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to handle receipt, identification, processing and storage of biological specimens (e.g., blood, urine). This position also supports clerical duties, inventory, and routine lab tasks while ensuring accurate documentation.

Participants must read labels carefully, work with computer information systems daily, and adapt to scheduling that includes evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1-2 years medical experience is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of laboratory functions and medical terminology is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Receive and identify biological specimens (e.g., blood, urine).
• Process and store specimens and maintain accurate records.
• Perform clerical duties, inventory and other lab tasks.
• Work with computer information systems daily.

Skills

Laboratory knowledge

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory information systems

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 (opens in new window) – 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.

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 (opens in new window) – 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 laboratory assistant is responsible for biological (e.g. blood, urine) specimen receipt, identification verification, processing and storage. The laboratory assistant is also responsible for performing a variety of clerical, pre-analytic processing, and other laboratory duties that include maintaining supply inventory, filing, stocking, receiving shipments, and cleaning. The laboratory assistant works with various computer information systems on a daily basis.

*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.

*Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to transfer to other positions within Mayo Clinic

Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of laboratory functions, medical terminology, a background in science and 1-2 years medical experience is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience or knowledge of computers and keyboarding, telephone operations and other office equipment desired.
• Ability to accurately read specimen labels and work with numbers to prevent mislabeling.
• Must be organized, able to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess good human relations skills and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Must be able to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday, and weekend work assignments.
• Requires the ability to be attentive to details and to adhere to strict safety requirements for handling chemicals, reagents and infectious agents.

*Foreign trained lab personnel to provide a detailed equivalency High School evaluation to include US equivalent degree at the applicant's expense.

*DLMP employees that have been in their current lab/position less than 2 years must attach early release approval from their supervisor and Non-DLMP internal applicants that have been in their current department/position for less than one year must attach early release approval from the supervisor is required.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

Compensation range is $20.00 - $24.75 / hour. 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.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (flexible start time is 7:30am - 8:30am).

Weekend Schedule

Rotating Saturdays, approximately 1 in every 3-4 Saturdays currently, dependent upon laboratory staffing 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. (opens in new window)

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" (opens in new window) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (opens in new window) 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.

Recruiter

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 "EEO 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.

Mayo Clinic provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support equal access and remove barriers to employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process—including accessing job postings, completing an application, participating in an interview, completing pre-employment testing, or during onboarding—please contact HR Connect at 507-266-0440 or 888-266-0440.

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post offer placement assessment including a urine drug screen, immunization review and tuberculin (TB) skin testing, if applicable.