Lab Processing Assistant - Genomics Extraction Core
Lab Processing Assistant - Genomics Extraction Core
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Job Description
The Genomics Culture Laboratory is a preanalytical lab that does specimen receipt and processing for genetic tests including conventional chromosome FISH and microarray analysis. We are responsible for the manual processing of bloods bone marrows amniotic fluids and sold tissues for the preparation of slides and cultured cell pellets for direct analysis or DNA extraction. We currently have an opening for a Lab Processing Assistant on our team.
As a Lab Processing Assistant (LPA) you will be an integral part of the laboratory team providing support in patient testing. Responsibilities include:
- Actively partnering with team members by fostering an inclusive work environment and respecting others with different backgrounds experiences and perspectives Performing pre-analytic specimen processing
- 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. **
Qualifications
To be considered for this position you must meet have the following qualifications:
- Associate degree or
- In lieu of an associate degree you must have a high school diploma/GEDand 2 years of work experience including clinical laboratory and/or other relevant experience.
Additional Qualifications
- An associate degree in a health or science field preferred.
- Lab assistant experience preferred.
- Ability to be attentive to details and adhere to strict safety requirements for handling chemicals reagents and infectiousagents.
- Must be organized andhave the ability to prioritize and work in a fast-pacedenvironment.
- Ability to accurately read specimen labels and work with numbers to preventmislabeling.
- Previous experience or knowledge of computers and keyboarding telephone operations and other office equipment.
- 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 workassignments.
Application Requirements
*All must be included for your application to be considered:
- CV/Resume
- Cover letter
- Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted) or NACES detailed international equivalency for foreign degrees.
- Internal candidates must provide their past three performance appraisals.
**DLMP employees that have been in current lab/position for less than 2 years must attach early release approval from supervisor.
***Non-DLMP internal applicants that have been in their current department/position for less than 1 year must attach early release approval from supervisor.
*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)OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE)
Employment Type
Full-Time
