Lab Processing Assistant - Histology - Limited Tenure

This is a limited tenure position for a maximum of 2 years.

Relocation is not offered for this position

The Anatomic Pathology Core Lab is looking for a Lab Processing Assistant to join their team. The Histology Laboratory processes over 400,000 paraffin-embedded blocks and 1,500,00 slides per year. Specimens handled in this laboratory include surgical, autopsy, and research material. The laboratory takes pride in contributing to the accurate diagnosis of the patient and the expansion of scientific knowledge through the services it offers both pathologists, and research investigators.

Visit the Clinical Labs career site to watch a brief video of Lina discussing her role as a Lab Processing Assistant at Mayo Clinic.

As an LPA you will be an integral part of the laboratory team, and your responsibilities will include:

• Operating a variety of laboratory and office equipment
• Entering information and test orders into the laboratory computer system
• Responding to a high volume of phone calls seeking laboratory testing information
• Ensuring correct patient identification on specimens
• Documentation and resolution of pre-analytic specimen-related issues
• Potentially performing complex reagent preparation
• Managing work unit supply inventory
• Operations automated systems
• Providing training to others

Individuals hired to this position will be required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to apply to 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.