Lab Assistant - Global Logistics

While experience is preferred, Mayo Clinic provides on-the-job training for this role! Learn and earn at Mayo Clinic!

As a laboratory assistant you will be a member of a diverse, agile team responsible for biological specimen receipt, identification verification, processing and storage. In addition, you will perform a variety of clerical, processing, and other laboratory duties that include maintaining supply inventory, filing, stocking, receiving shipments, and cleaning. You will actively partner with team members by fostering an inclusive work environment and respecting others with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

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This position is located at the Superior Drive Support Center where immediate parking is available.

• Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to apply for other positions within Mayo Clinic.

**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

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

To be considered, ALL MUST be included in the cover letter drop box of the Supporting Documents/URLs section in your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Foreign trained lab personnel to provide a detailed equivalency evaluation to include US equivalent degree at the applicant's expense.

• Internal candidates must also provide their past three performance appraisals.
• 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) www.naces.org OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) www.aice-eval.org