Technical Specialist â Laboratory
Technical Specialist â Laboratory
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Job Description
Non-exempt position. Expected to maintain bench competencies and work at the bench for at least 50% of time worked. Function independently and collaboratively with the laboratory leadership in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice. Perform a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing and act as a resource for problem resolution and interpretation of results. May be responsible for instrument correlation and method validation. Correlate data based on clinical knowledge technical expertise and other conditions affecting test results. Participate in laboratory quality assurance programs and performance improvement activities. Assist with staff and student training orientation of new employees updating procedures and providing technical leadership for areas of responsibility. Provide direction and problem solving skills for laboratory functions. Implement standardization efforts in the laboratory as directed by laboratory leadership.
**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Also Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program**
*Individuals hired into this position are required 2 complete 2 years in the role before becoming eligible to transfer to other positions within Mayo Clinic.
Qualifications
- Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science Histotechnology or appropriate health related field.
- Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Histotechnology with completion of a clinical internship also acceptable.
- An HEW certificate may be substituted for the specified degree.
- One year of experience actively working in a moderate or high complexity clinical laboratory.
Additional Skills and Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of quality assurance principles and practices.
- Ability to be effective in a diverse work group. Ability to work independently.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and render decisions.
- Prioritization and problem solving skills.
- Critical thinking skills required.
- Computer skills required.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Knowledge of relevant factors which can influence testing results.
- Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment.
- Demonstrate manual dexterity.
- Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance.
- May be required to work weekends or overtime.
Preferred:
ASCP Certification in area of Specialty: Blood Banking SBB (ASCP) Chemistry SC (ASCP) Cytotechnology SCT (ASCP) Hematology SH (ASCP) Microbiology SM (ASCP).
Preferred:
Four years of experience actively working in a moderate or high complexity clinical laboratory working knowledge of laboratory information and reporting systems excellent working knowledge of laboratory regulatory standards knowledge of CLIA standards experience with operational and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments and assays. Willingness to work at other sites preferred.
Requires(PLEASE ATTACH)
- CV/Resume
- UNOFFICAL OR OFFICAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS
- and for foreign trained lab personnel to provide a detailed equivalency evaluation to include US equivalent degree at the applicants expense.
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) OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE)
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
