Lab Processing Assistant - Central Processing Lab

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is seeking a Lab Processing Assistant to support pre-analytic specimen processing and the laboratory workflow. The role includes operating a variety of laboratory and office equipment, entering test orders into the LIMS, ensuring correct patient identification, and resolving pre-analytic issues.

Collaboration with the laboratory team is essential to maintain patient safety and turnaround times.

Job description

Lab Processing Assistants perform pre-analytic specimen processing, operates a variety of laboratory and office equipment, enters information and test orders into the laboratory computer system and may respond to a high volume of phone calls seeking laboratory testing information. Is responsible for ensuring correct patient identification on specimens and documentation and resolution of pre-analytic specimen-related issues.

They are an integral part of the laboratory team providing support in patient testing. May perform complex reagent preparation, manage work unit supply inventory, operate automated systems and provide training to others.

*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

*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.