Part Time Animal Lab Technician (Limited Tenure) - Zhu Lab

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 Zhu Laboratory at Mayo Clinic Rochester is seeking a part-time Animal Care Technician to provide high-quality care for zebrafish models, with opportunities to also work with murine models.

Primary responsibilities include routine animal husbandry and colony maintenance, such as feeding, water quality monitoring, health assessments, breeding, embryo sanitization, and cleaning of tanks and facility spaces. The successful candidate will also assist laboratory members in monitoring tumor development in zebrafish and and mouse models and in harvesting tissues for downstream analysis.

Qualifications

Application Instructions: To be formally considered, please submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to:
View email address on jobs.mayoclinic.org

Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Prior experience handling research animals is preferred. 

The ideal candidate is responsible, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a research team. Strict adherence to established protocols is essential, including compliance with the NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the Animal Welfare Act, and guidelines set by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and AAALAC.

Availability for weekend shifts is preferred.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$21.55 - $30.22 / hour; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Part Time

Hours/Pay Period

40

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday; 4 hours per day; This position is for one year with the possibility for an additional year extension.

Weekend Schedule

Occasional weekends

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

Stephanie Baird