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Responsibilities

The Summer Employment Opportunity Program (SEOP) provides temporary summer employment opportunities to children, stepchildren and spouses of Mayo Clinic employees enrolled in a college degree granting program of study and is intended to help supervisors accommodate employee vacation requests when seasonal work volumes are high.

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 tasks:

• 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 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

• Actively partnering with team members by fostering an inclusive work environment and respecting others with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives

Visit the Clinical Labs career site (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/clinicallabs) to watch a brief video of Lina discussing her role as a Lab Processing Assistant at Mayo Clinic.

**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Qualifications

• Must be a child, stepchild, or spouse of a current Mayo Clinic employee.

• Must be currently enrolled in a degree granting program.

• Must be returning to college in the fall.

• Must be able to work a minimum of 10 weeks.

• Must be 18 years of age or older by the start of the program

SEOP employees should not expect vacation/days-off to be approved during their commitment.

Associate degree OR High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years of work experience including clinical laboratory and/or other relevant experience.

Additional Qualifications

• Associate degree in a health or science field preferred.

• 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.

Application Requirements

All MUST be included for your application to be considered:

• CV/Resume

• Cover Letter

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

This position has a predetermined rate of $15.38 per hour.

Benefits Eligible

No

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Weekend Schedule

No weekends.

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)

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Recruiter

Laura Heyde

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.