Technical Specialist - Southaven, Mississippi

About the role

This position will work 100% on-site in Southaven, Mississippi.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Technical Specialist II, Technical Specialist Coordinator, and the laboratory management team to provide direction for the technical operation of the laboratory, including operation maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments and assays.
• Validates and documents operational changes using the test life cycle process (TLCP).
• Serves as an expert resource for the work unit and laboratory technologists.
• Completes other projects or assignments as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in clinical/medical laboratory science (CLS/MLS), medical technology (MT), chemistry, biological science from an accredited institution, or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in addition to a certificate in MLS.
• Two years of relevant laboratory experience required.
• A HEW certificate may be substituted for the specified degree.
• Experience with operation and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments and assays.
• Capable of performing under time constraints, multi-tasking, and working in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Demonstrates self-motivation, attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently.
• ASCP or other certification pertinent to the laboratory field may be required depending on the laboratory specialty and prevailing regulatory requirements.

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.
• Retail: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Application Requirements

• CV/Resume
• UNOFFICIAL, OR OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS
• For foreign trained lab personnel to provide a detailed equivalency evaluation to include US equivalent degree at the applicants expense.

Exemption Status

• Compensation Detail: Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
• $71,510 - $107,390 / annually

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.