Technical Specialist Southaven, Mississippi

This position will work 100% on-site in Southaven Mississippi

Works with the Technical Specialist II Technical Specialist Coordinator and the laboratory management team to provide direction for the technical operation of the laboratory including operation maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments and assays. Validates and documents operational changes using the test life cycle process (TLCP). Provides direction for operational workflow and serves as an expert resource for the work unit. Completes other projects or assignments as assigned. and serves as an expert resource for laboratory technologists.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship/we will not sponsor or transfer a visa for this role. Also Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F1 STEM OPT extension program.

This position is a limited-tenure role intended to support the formation launch and stabilization of a new company and laboratory. As the organization matures the role is expected to transition to a permanent infrastructure position within a separate company operating independently from Mayo Clinic Laboratories.

Responsibilities and schedules may vary as operational milestones are achieved with the anticipated post-launch schedules:
First Shift: 2:00 AM 10:30 AM
Second Shift: 10:30 AM 7:00 PM
Third shift: 7:00pm- 2:30am
TuesdaySaturday

Bachelors degree in clinical/medical laboratory science (CLS/MLS) medical technology (MT) chemistry biological science from an accredited institution or bachelors degree from an accredited institution in addition to a certificate in MLS.

Two years of relevant laboratory experience required.

Additional Qualifications:

• A HEW certificate may be substituted for the specified degree.
• Experience with operation and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments and assays.
• Capable of performing under time constraints multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Demonstrates self-motivation attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently.
• ASCP or other certification pertinent to the laboratory field may be required depending on the laboratory specialty and prevailing regulatory requirements.

Application Requirements (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)