Lead Lab Assistant - MCL

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental plan options

Vision plan options

HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses

Competitive retirement package

Job summary

Mayo Clinic Laboratories is hiring to support global diagnostics efforts with a focus on pre-analytic specimen processing and accuracy in specimen handling. You will work with the management team to ensure smooth workflow, confidentiality, and high-quality processing of orders and tests.

Roles include operating lab and office equipment, updating the LIS, and contributing to patient care through precise processing and inventory management in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's degree or a High School diploma with 2 years of relevant clinical lab experience.
• Experience with computers and office equipment including keyboarding.
• Ability to read specimen labels and work with numbers to prevent mislabeling.
• Organized, able to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and human-relations skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Able to accommodate scheduling, off-shifts, holidays and weekend work.
• Attention to safety when handling chemicals, reagents and infectious agents.

Responsibilities

• Assist and cooperate with management to run the work unit and facilitate workflow.
• Perform pre-analytic specimen processing and operate lab and office equipment.
• Enter data and test orders into the laboratory information system; respond to calls for testing information.
• Ensure correct patient identification on specimens and resolve related issues.
• Support the laboratory team and may perform reagent preparation and inventory management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Laboratory knowledge

Education

Associate's degree

High School diploma + 2 years relevant experience

Tools

Laboratory computer 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. 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 - 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

Ready to make a global impact through innovation and discovery? Mayo Clinic Laboratories is transforming the future of diagnostics by combining world-class expertise, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to exceptional patient care. As a global leader in laboratory medicine, we partner with healthcare organizations around the world to provide specialized testing and diagnostic insights that improve outcomes for millions of patients.

Join a team that is aggressively pursuing new opportunities, strengthening strategic partnerships, and driving innovations that will define the future of healthcare through 2030 and beyond.

Responsible for assisting and working cooperatively with the management team in managing the duties and activities of the work unit. Responsible for facilitating the workflow by performing a variety of clerical and processing duties that include inventory, filing, stocking and rotating inventory. Involved in training and continuing education of staff. Requires a mature individual who is able to maintain confidentiality of employee concerns and issues. Performs 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. Integral part of the laboratory team providing support in patient testing. May perform complex reagent preparation, manage work unit supply inventory and operate automated systems.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship/we will not sponsor or transfer a visa for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F1 STEM OPT extension program.

2-year Commitment To The Role Is Required.

Qualifications

Associate's degree OR High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years work experience including clinical laboratory and/or other relevant experience.

Additional Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a health or science field preferred.
• 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.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.; $20.00- $27.33 / hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Variable shifts; Days, Evenings, Nights

Weekend Schedule

Variable shifts; Days, Evenings, Nights

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.

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" . 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.