Mayo Clinic · 17 hours ago
Lead Lab Assistant - Specimen Operations
Rochester, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$20/hr - $26.79/hr
2+ years expMayo Clinic is a top-ranked healthcare provider dedicated to patient care and employee support. The Lead Lab Assistant - Specimen Operations role involves managing workflow, performing clerical duties, and ensuring accurate specimen processing while providing support to the laboratory team.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHospitalMedicalWellness
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsible for assisting and working cooperatively with the management team in managing the duties and activities of the work unit
Responsible for facilitating the workflow by performing a variety of clerical and processing duties that include inventory, filing, stocking and rotating inventory
Involved in training and continuing education of staff
Requires a mature individual who is able to maintain confidentiality of employee concerns and issues
Performs pre-analytic specimen processing, operates a variety of laboratory and office equipment, enters information and test orders into the laboratory computer system and may respond to a high volume of phone calls seeking laboratory testing information
Is responsible for ensuring correct patient identification on specimens and documentation and resolution of pre-analytic specimen-related issues
Integral part of the laboratory team providing support in patient testing
May perform complex reagent preparation, manage work unit supply inventory and operate automated systems
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree OR High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years work experience including clinical laboratory and/or other relevant experience
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
DLMP/MCS employees that have been in their current lab/position for less than 2 years must attach an early release approval from their supervisor
Preferred
Associate's degree in a health or science field preferred
Previous experience or knowledge of computers and keyboarding, telephone operations and other office equipment desired
Benefits
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.
Company
Mayo Clinic
MayoClinic is a nonprofit medical practice and medical research group focused on integrated health care, education, and research.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$399.05MKey Investors
The ALS AssociationNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeAmerican Heart Association
2025-12-04Grant· $0.95M
2024-09-24Grant· $12M
2023-07-26Grant
Leadership Team
Gianrico Farrugia
President and CEO
Richard Gray
Chief Executive Officer
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