Research Assistant Supervisor

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides 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).
• Assists the facility supervisor with the training and development of animal care technicians to ensure they are providing quality animal care for all research animals (approximately 50% of job responsibility).
• 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, troubleshoot problems, etc.
• Performs additional job-related functions as detailed by the staff veterinarians or facility supervisor.

Qualifications

• 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 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.
• AALAS certification at the assistant laboratory animal technician (ALAT) level required.
• Additional AALAS certification at the laboratory animal technician (LAT) level required within 12 months of hire.
• Exemption status: Nonexempt.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship; Mayo Clinic will not sponsor or transfer visas. Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F‑1 STEM OPT extension program.

Pay

$24.55 - $35.65 per hour; experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

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