Job Description
**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.
**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 laboratory assistant is responsible for biological (e.g. blood, urine) specimen receipt, identification verification, processing and storage. The laboratory assistant is also responsible for performing a variety of clerical, processing, and other laboratory duties that include maintaining
supply inventory, filing, stocking, receiving shipments, and cleaning. The laboratory assistant works with various computer information systems on a daily basis.
**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.**
***Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to transfer to other positions within Mayo Clinic.**
Visit the Clinical Labs career site ( to watch a brief video of Danielle discussing her role as a Lab Assistant at Mayo Clinic.
**Qualifications**
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
**Additional Qualifications:**
Knowledge of laboratory functions, medical terminology, 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.
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.
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 (Please attach)**
+ CV/Resume
+ Community Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (CLMP) employees that have been in their current lab/position for less than 2 years must attach an early release approval from their supervisor.
+ Internal applicants must attach their 3 most recent performance appraisals.
+ Foreign trained lab personnel to provide a detailed equivalency evaluation to include US equivalent degree at the applicants expense.
For international/foreign trained applicants, it is the responsibility of the international/foreign to provide to Mayo Clinic the following information. The applicant is responsible for the cost associated with obtaining the equivalency evaluation.
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) OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE)
**Exemption Status**
Nonexempt
**Compensation Detail**
Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.; $20.00 - $24.26 / hour
**Benefits Eligible**
Yes
**Schedule**
Full Time
**Hours/Pay Period**
80
**Schedule Details**
Monday - Friday: Primarily 9:00am - 5:30pm with the occasional 10:30am-7:00pm
Every fourth holiday 12:30pm-9:00pm
**Weekend Schedule**
Every fourth weekend 12:30pm-9:00pm
**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. (
**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.
**Recruiter**
Jenny Stephens
**Equal opportunity**
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.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work,
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