Lab Assistant- DLMP Serology

Description

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 pre-analytic 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*

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Additional Requirements:

• 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.

*Foreign trained lab personnel to provide a detailed equivalency High School evaluation to include US equivalent degree at the applicants expense.

*DLMP employees that have been in their current lab/position less than 2 years must attach early release approval from their supervisor and Non-DLMP internal applicants that have been in their current department/position for less than one year must attach early release approval from the supervisor is required.

Required Experience:

Junior IC