Histotech Assistant - Histology

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 As a Histotech Assistant working in the Histology Laboratory, you will be responsible for contributing to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients by performing a volume and variety of histopathology technical procedures under direct supervision, including embedding of tissue blocks and performing microtomy. *This position does not typically meet ASCP Board of Certification Route 2 eligibility requirements for the Histology Technician Examination. Additional responsibilities include: Retrieval and verification of patient samples Tracking specimens Accessioning Specimen photography Processing tissue specimens using various protocols Maintaining laboratory equipment Performing Hematoxylin and Eosin staining Performing coverslipping techniques Performing case assembly and distribution Handling outside/consultation material Troubleshooting equipment, reagent, and case issues Reagent preparation Reviewing pending list/logs Filing and retrieving tissue blocks and slides Handling/disposal of hazardous chemicals Subject matter expert of Lab Information System Record retention Answering phones Qualifications To be considered for this position, you must have an associate’s degree. In lieu of an associate degree, you may be considered if you have a high school diploma or GED and two years of relevant or demonstrated experience.

• Individuals hired to this position are required to complete two years in this position before becoming eligible to apply to other positions within Mayo Clinic.
• *This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F‑1 STEM OPT extension program.

This is a limited‑tenure position for a maximum of three years. You will be eligible to reduce to 0.5 full‑time equivalency (FTE) if accepted into the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences (MCSHS) Histology Technician Program. You must work toward completion of the MCSHS Histology Technician program prerequisites. Additional Requirements Medical terminology preferred. Laboratory or leadership experience preferred. Demonstrated communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. Exemption Status Nonexempt Compensation Detail $23.29 - $33.36 per hour Benefits Eligible Yes Schedule Full Time Hours/Pay Period 80 Schedule Details Schedule varies and will be decided at the time of hire. Either 5:00 am–1:30 pm, 10:00 am–6:30 pm, 2:00 pm–10:30 pm, or 9:00 pm–5:30 am. Monday‑Friday. International Assignment No Site Description Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, our employees are located at the three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; Rochester, Minnesota; and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout the Midwest, as well as at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a place where employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Equal Opportunity & EEO 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. 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 Rhonda Wilson #J-18808-Ljbffr Mayo Clinic