Laboratory Processing Technician | Diagnostic Support

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical: Multiple plan options.

Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement

Vision: National network

Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs

Retirement: Competitive retirement

Job summary

Mayo Clinic Laboratories, based in Minnesota, is seeking a dedicated professional to join our team. The role involves pre-analytic specimen handling, data entry, and ensuring precise patient identification across specimens, contributing to high-quality diagnostic testing.

You will work within a fast-paced lab environment, supporting a broader team with reagent prep, inventory, training, and operational duties, while adhering to strict safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree OR High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years work experience including clinical laboratory and/or other relevant experience.
• Associate's degree in health or science field preferred.
• Experience with computers, 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.
• All applicants must attach a resume to be considered for this position.
• Internal applications must attach their three most recent performance appraisals to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensuring correct patient identification on specimens and documentation and resolution of pre-analytic specimen-related issues.
• 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.

Skills

Attention to details

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree OR High School diploma

Health/Science degree preferred

Tools

Computers and office equipment

Job description

Mayo Clinic Laboratories, based in Minnesota, is seeking a dedicated professional to join our team. The role involves pre-analytic specimen handling, data entry, and ensuring precise patient identification across specimens, contributing to high-quality diagnostic testing.

You will work within a fast-paced lab environment, supporting a broader team with reagent prep, inventory, training, and operational duties, while adhering to strict safety and quality standards.