Lab Assistant
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
The laboratory assistant is responsible for biological (e.g. blood urine) specimen receipt identification verification processing and storage. The laboratory assistant is also responsible for performing a variety of clerical processing and other laboratory duties that include maintaining
supply inventory filing stocking receiving shipments and cleaning. The laboratory assistant works with various computer information systems on a daily basis.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship/we will not sponsor or transfer a visa for this position. Also Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F1-STEM OPT extension program.
This position requires a 2-year commitment to the role.
Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Additional Qualifications
- Knowledge of laboratory functions medical terminology a background in science and 1-2 years medical experience is preferred but not required.
- Previous experience or knowledge of computers and keyboarding telephone operations and other office equipment desired.
- 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.
Requires (PLEASE ATTACH)
- CV/Resume
- 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:
Junior IC
Key Skills
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