Lab Processing Assistant Genomics Culture Lab

As a Laboratory Processing Assistant (LPA) you will be an integral part of the laboratory team providing support in patient testing. You will be responsible for the following responsibilities.

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

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*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. **

An associate degree orhigh school diploma/GEDand 2 years of work experience including clinical laboratory and/or other relevant experience.

Additional Qualifications

• 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
• 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) the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE)