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Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

+ Medical: Multiple plan options.

+ Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

+ Vision: Affordable plan with national network.

+ Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

+ Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Electron Microscopy Core is a full-service laboratory that provides technical support to physicians, scientists, and researchers both within and outside the Mayo Clinic enterprise.

The Electron Microscopy Lab is seeking a technologist with a background in health sciences to join our Electron Microscopy (EM) team. The individual will be responsible for providing electron microscopy technical services in support of pathologists for clinical testing, and to a variety of research laboratories and scientists.

The EM technologist works with clinical/patient tissue and specimens submitted by research laboratories. The position will include a variety of laboratory related tasks including but not limited to:

1. Tissue processing, embedding, and sectioning

2. Working with chemicals and biohazardous materials

3. Utilizing and helping maintain specialized laboratory equipment

4. Verifying accuracy of records and maintaining appropriate documentation

Required training will be provided within the laboratory.

Other opportunities within the position may involve scoping tissues on the electron microscope for ultrastructural indicators of disease and reporting to Mayo pathologists, researchers, and other laboratory personnel.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience working successfully in a laboratory setting. The candidate should be highly organized, able to multi-task and work closely with others in a fast-paced and changing environment.

They will also exhibit:

+ a strong work ethic

+ curiosity

+ recordkeeping and communication skills

+ critical thinking

The applicant will be expected to acquire technical competency in specific laboratory procedures and to consistently follow established laboratory protocols per regulatory requirements. A commitment of 3 or more years is preferred.

Qualifications

Requires bachelor's degree in biology or other relevant science. Knowledge of basic histology is preferred. Experience in electron microscopy is highly desirable.

Additional Qualifications:

+ Ability to work well with others both within and outside the group is required.

+ Must exhibit a solid understanding of lab techniques, equipment, and safety.

+ Must have the ability to organize and carry out laboratory techniques independently and in a team setting.

+ Experience with basic data analysis is required.

+ This position requires demonstrated writing skills.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position; also, Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 OPT STEM extension program.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$27.44 - $41.16 / hour; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

9:00 AM-6:00 PM M-F; Occasional weekend work may be required

Weekend Schedule

Occasional

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Stephanie Baird

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.