Summer Lab Science Program(SLSP) - Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology

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.

Responsibilities

**Unofficial electronic transcripts, resume, one reference letter, and cover letter are required before you apply to this position, or your application cannot be considered** 

The Summer Laboratory Science Program at Mayo Clinic offers chemistry, biological science, medical laboratory science (MLS/CLS) majors the opportunity to explore career options and gain experience in the clinical laboratory environment. Clinical laboratory work is different from research work in that a patient’s diagnosis, treatment, and health may be directly dependent upon the laboratory testing results. Our scientists are part of an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals dedicated to patients’ health. In the laboratory, our scientists work with blood, tissue, and body fluid specimens. They perform tests from the simple to the complex, using manual methods and state-of-the-art instruments, and are responsible for the accuracy of the results they generate.   

As a Summer Laboratory Science Program participant, you will work in one of our clinical testing laboratories specializing in the areas of biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, genetics, transfusion medicine, anatomic pathology, or hematopathology. You may assist our laboratory personnel in aliquoting, preparing, extracting, and centrifuging biological specimens collected from patients, various clerical tasks, and other laboratory duties that include maintaining supply inventory, filing, stocking, cleaning, or special projects. This is a 10-week paid work experience and does not qualify as an internship.  

Visit the Clinical Labs career site to watch a brief video of Garrett discussing his experience in the Summer Lab Science Program at Mayo Clinic.   

The locations for this position in Minnesota: Austin, Mankato, Red Wing, and Rochester.   

The locations for this position in Wisconsin: Eau Claire and La Crosse.  

This 10-week program runs June - August 2027. Exact dates will be determined and shared with candidates at the time of offer. Housing is not provided. You will be making your own temporary housing arrangements in the community. Further details will be provided.   

For more information, email View email address on jobs.mayoclinic.org .  

*Mayo Clinic is not currently sponsoring visas for this position and if you are on a temporary non-immigrant visa, such as F-1, J-1, H-1b, or TN we will not be able to transfer or sponsor you for this position.*

Qualifications

**Unofficial electronic transcripts, resume, one reference letter, and cover letter are required before you apply to this position, or your application cannot be considered** 

Requirements for Application: 

• Completion of at least 90 semester hours (or equivalent) toward a bachelor's degree in a Chemistry or Biological Science, or Medical Laboratory Science degree 
• Expected graduation date of Winter 2027 or Spring 2028 
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 
• Must be authorized to work in the United States 

Required Application Materials 

• Must be uploaded at the time of application submission 
• Application deadline is January 28, 2027 

  • Resume  

  • Cover Letter  

  • Unofficial Transcripts – If you have attended multiple institutions, include transcripts from all undergraduate coursework, with the degree that you are seeking listed . 

  • Reference Letter – One letter of recommendation from a college professor is required. The letter should address: 

    • Academic strengths and areas for growth 

    • Comparison to other laboratory students 

    • Organizational and laboratory skills 

    • Integrity and attendance 

    • Communication and flexibility 

    • Attitude toward learning new skills 

*Please upload your reference letter with your application or email it to View email address on jobs.mayoclinic.org by January 28, 2027 . 

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

This position has a predetermined rate of $18.34 per hour.

Benefits Eligible

No

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Days; work weeks vary.

Weekend Schedule

No 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

Rhonda Wilson