Lab Assistant - DLMP - Clinical Forensic Tox Lab

About the role

The laboratory assistant position at Mayo Clinic involves biological specimen handling, clerical duties, and other laboratory tasks. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, along with knowledge of laboratory functions, medical terminology, and a background in science.

Responsibilities

• Biological specimen receipt, identification, verification, processing, and storage
• Clerical duties including maintaining supply inventory, filing, stocking, receiving shipments, and cleaning
• Performing a variety of laboratory duties using various computer information systems

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Additional requirements include knowledge of laboratory functions, medical terminology, a background in science, and 1-2 years of medical experience (preferred)
• Previous experience or knowledge of computers and keyboarding, telephone operations, and other office equipment is 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
• Good human relations skills and effective communication abilities are essential
• Ability to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday, and weekend work assignments
• Attention to detail and adherence to strict safety requirements for handling chemicals, reagents, and infectious agents are necessary

Requirements

• Knowledge of laboratory functions, medical terminology, a background in science, and 1-2 years of medical experience (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
• Good human relations skills and effective communication abilities are essential
• Ability to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday, and weekend work assignments
• Attention to detail and adherence to strict safety requirements for handling chemicals, reagents, and infectious agents are necessary

Skills

• Knowledge of laboratory functions and medical terminology
• Ability to accurately read specimen labels and work with numbers to prevent mislabeling
• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Effective communication abilities
• Ability to handle chemicals, reagents, and infectious agents safely

Benefits

• 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

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $20.00 - $24.75 per hour. 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.

Schedule

This position will start as 1:00pm - 9:30pm (or somewhere close to those hours), with an upcoming position change likely moving this into a M-F 2nd shift position working the same hours as noted. Weekend Schedule: See schedule details section.

Site Description

Mayo Clinic employees are located at multiple campuses across the country, including Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at international locations. Each location offers unique opportunities for growth and development.

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.