Technical Specialist – Laboratory

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.

Benefits

Benefits Highlights include:

• 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

This is a non-exempt position. Expected to maintain bench competencies and work at the bench for at least 50% of time worked. Function independently and collaboratively with the laboratory leadership in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice. Responsibilities include:

• Perform a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing, and act as a resource for problem resolution and interpretation of results
• May be responsible for instrument correlation, and method validation
• Correlate data based on clinical knowledge, technical expertise, and other conditions affecting test results
• Participate in laboratory quality assurance programs and performance improvement activities
• Assist with staff and student training, orientation of new employees, updating procedures, and providing technical leadership for areas of responsibility
• Provide direction and problem solving skills for laboratory functions
• Implement standardization efforts in the laboratory as directed by laboratory leadership

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science, Histotechnology, or appropriate health related field
• Prior to July 2026, associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Histotechnology with completion of a clinical internship also acceptable
• An HEW certificate may be substituted for the specified degree
• One year of experience actively working in a moderate or high complexity clinical laboratory

Additional qualifications include:

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles and practices
• Ability to be effective in a diverse work group
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and render decisions
• Prioritization and problem solving skills
• Critical thinking skills required
• Computer skills required
• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of relevant factors which can influence testing results
• Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Demonstrate manual dexterity
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance
• May be required to work weekends or overtime

Preferred qualifications include:

• ASCP Certification in area of Specialty: Blood Banking, SBB (ASCP), Chemistry, SC (ASCP), Cytotechnology, SCT (ASCP), Hematology, SH (ASCP), Microbiology, SM (ASCP)
• Four years of experience actively working in a moderate or high complexity clinical laboratory
• Working knowledge of laboratory information and reporting systems
• Excellent working knowledge of laboratory regulatory standards
• Knowledge of CLIA standards
• Experience with operational and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments and assays
• Willingness to work at other sites preferred

Schedule

Full-time schedule, 80 hours per pay period, Monday - Friday, 14:15-22:15, working as a generalist and POC specialist. No weekends.