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Animal Lab Tech - Mutter Lab - Limited Tenure

Mayo Clinic

Location
Onsite (Rochester, MN)
Compensation
$21 - $30/hr
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry Level
Posted 1 week ago

About the role

Mayo Clinic is seeking an Animal Lab Tech to prepare biological specimens, assist in surgical procedures on research animals, and maintain laboratory equipment. This role supports critical research initiatives within a top-ranked healthcare organization.

Skills

Specimen preparation Animal handling Surgical assistance Data entry Laboratory techniques Equipment maintenance Animal welfare Manual dexterity Computer literacy

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • HSA
  • FSA
  • Retirement package

Full job details

Prepares tissue, blood and other specimens for routine testing. Participates in maintenance and identification of animals to be used in experiments. Assists in surgical procedures on animals as needed. Records results, reports unusual outcomes. Collects/enters/reports data. Demonstrates lab techniques to designated lab personnel. Assists in maintenance of lab equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional relevant laboratory experience and familiarity with animal welfare practices preferred. Computer experience is helpful. Must have the ability to carry out basic routine techniques independently, and have a desire to work closely with lab animals. Must have above average manual dexterity, be able to endure exposures to heat, noise, dust, dander, animal bites, and chemicals.

 

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.


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 – 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.

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. 

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".  Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify 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.