Lab Assistant - Genomics Culture

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. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.

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 Genomics Culture Laboratory is a preanalytical lab that does specimen receipt and processing for genetic tests including conventional chromosome, FISH, and microarray analysis. We are responsible for the manual processing of bloods, bone marrows, amniotic fluids, and sold tissues for the preparation of slides and cultured cell pellets for direct analysis or DNA extraction.

Duties

As a Lab Assistant you will work collaboratively with team members and patients with direction from your supervisor. You will be responsible for performing a variety of clerical, processing, and other lab duties that include the following:

• Building remote lab specimen kits
• Shipping/receiving
• Answering a high volume of calls from patients and Mayo Clinic staff
• Identification verification
• Maintaining supply inventory
• Filing
• Stocking
• Working with various computer information systems on a daily basis
• Partnering with team members by fostering an inclusive work environment and respecting others with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
  
  

Visit the Clinical Labs career site to watch a brief video of Danielle discussing her role as a Lab Assistant at Mayo Clinic.

• Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to apply to other positions within Mayo Clinic.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
  
  

Qualifications

To be considered for the Lab Assistant position, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

• 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.
• Knowledge of laboratory functions
• Medical terminology
• Ability to accurately read specimen labels and work with numbers to prevent mislabeling.
• Must be organized, with the ability 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.
  
  

Application Requirements

• All must be included for your application to be considered:
• Requires CV/Resume
• Cover letter
• Internal candidates must provide their past three performance appraisals.
• Foreign trained lab personnel are required to provide a detailed equivalency evaluation to include US equivalent degree at the applicant's expense.
• DLMP employees that have been in current lab/position for less than 2 years must attach early release approval from supervisor.
• Non-DLMP employees that have been in their current department/position for less than 1 year must attach early release approval from supervisor.
• International transcript:
• MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation.
• MUST show US equivalent degree.
• Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) www.aice-eval.org
  
  

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$20.00 - $24.26 per hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Weekend Schedule

No weekends.

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.

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

Recruiter

Laura Heyde