Research Assistant Supervisor

Mayo Clinic; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision plan

Pre-tax accounts

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale is seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician to provide daily care to research animals, including feeding, sanitation, observation, and housing maintenance.

You will assist with staff training, SOP development, inventory control, and collaboration with principal investigators and lab teams to ensure high-quality animal care and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Two years experience working in a lab animal care position required.
• AALAS certification at the ALAT level is required.
• AALAS LAT certification must be completed within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care to all animals used in research, including feeding, watering, sanitation, observation, and room cleaning.
• Assist with training and development of the animal care technicians.
• Assist with facility orientations, staff scheduling, SOP development, inventory and ordering, data entry.
• Communicate with principal investigators and lab staff to answer questions and troubleshoot problems.
• Perform additional job-related functions as detailed by the staff veterinarians or facility supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

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.

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

Is responsible to and receives primary direction from the animal facility supervisor. Is also responsible to and works collaboratively with veterinary technologists, facility manager, veterinary consultants and the research administrator. Approximately 50% of job responsibility is to provide quality care to all animals utilized in research including animal husbandry activities such as feeding, watering, sanitation, observation, room cleaning, and other duties as assigned. Approximately 50% of job responsibility is to assists the facility supervisor with the training and development of the animal care technicians to ensure they are providing quality animal care for all research animals. Assists with facility orientations, facility maintenance, staff scheduling, SOP development, inventory and ordering, data entry, etc. Communicates with principal investigators and lab staff to answer questions, trouble shoot problems, etc. Performs additional job-related functions as detailed by the staff veterinarians or facility supervisor.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and/or Experience Required (Minimum Job Requirements, Education Requirements, Experience): High school diploma or GED required. Associate’s degree preferred. Two years experience working in a lab animal care position required, or equivalent experience in a non-laboratory environment (using the following equation: 0.5 years in a non-laboratory environment = 1 month of lab animal experience). Demonstration of successful leadership and management traits in a business or organizational setting. Must be able to work well with others and follow directions.

Licensure/Certification Required

AALAS certification at the assistant laboratory animal technician (ALAT) level is required. Additional AALAS certification at the laboratory animal technician (LAT) level is required within 12 months of hire.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$24.55 - $35.65 / hr; Experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday through Friday

Weekend Schedule

Rotating

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.